Account Manager, Advertising Performance

iHeartMedia Markets Current employees and contingent workers click here to apply and search by the Job Posting Title. The audio revolution is here

• and iHeart is leading it! iHeartMedia, the number one audio company in America, reaches 90% of Americans every month
• a monthly audience that's twice the size of any other audio company
• almost three times the size of the largest TV network
• and almost 4 times the size of the largest ad-supported music streaming service. And we were just recognized as one of the Top Media Sales Organizations by The Myers Report! In fact, iHeart has: More #1 rated markets than the next two largest radio companies combined; We're the largest podcast publisher, with more monthly downloads than the second
• and third-largest podcast publishers combined.

Podcasting, the fastest-growing new media, today has more monthly users than streaming music services or Netflix; iHeart is the home of many of the country's most popular and trusted on-air personalities and podcast influencers, who build important connections with hundreds of communities across America; We create and produce some of the most popular and well-known branded live music events in America, including the iHeartRadio Music Festival, the iHeartRadio Music Awards, the iHeartCountry Festival, iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina and the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour; iHeartRadio is the #1 streaming radio digital service in America; Our social media footprint is 7 times larger than the next largest audio service; and We have the only complete audio ad technology stack in the industry for all forms of audio, from on demand to broadcast radio, digital streaming radio and podcasting, which bring data, targeting and attribution to all forms of audio at an unparalleled scale. As a result, we're able to combine our strong leadership position in audience reach, usage and ad tech with powerful tools and insights for our sales organizations to help them build success for their clients at a more efficient cost than any other option. Because we reach almost every community in America, we're committed to providing a range of programming that reflects the diversity of the many communities we serve

• and our company reflects that same kind of diversity.

Our company values stress collaboration, curiosity, welcoming dissent, accepting mistakes in the pursuit of new ideas, and respect for everyone. Only one company in America has the #1 position in everything audio: iHeartMedia! If you're excited about this role but don't feel your experience aligns perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. At iHeartMedia we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and are looking for teammates passionate about what we do!

What We Need:

At iHeartMedia, our media savvy team focuses on ensuring a strategic and successful execution across our full audio and digital product suite including the latest broadcast, podcast, streaming audio, social, video, display media, and custom tactics. We are seeking an outstanding Account Manager to join our team to lead and maintain a roster of clients represented by independent agency partners. This Account Manager will have the opportunity to think strategically and support the development of key growth areas for iHeartMedia, and team with sales, client partnerships, pre-sale campaign development, social, programming, creative production, research, ad/pod operations and inventory management to ensure smooth campaign management. The position requires extensive cross-group coordination at all levels, excellent communication and analytic skills, and strong organizational skills. The right candidate should have some knowledge and experience of both broadcast and digital media space. This person is a self-starter and entrepreneurial project manager, capable of motivating internal and external teams, as well as communicating effectively with both junior and executive level clients. Responsible for maintaining excellent relationships with internal departments as well as with independent media agencies by providing outstanding campaign management, client service, and campaign wrap-up reports, driving incremental revenue and client renewals.

What You'll Do:

Generates best in class strategic proposals combining ideation, research, statistical data and graphics. Identifies the target audience for a campaign and decides how best to communicate to that audience. Collaborates with team members to understand the clients' business objectives and develop comprehensive media strategy. Daily involvement and understanding in the media buying, planning and execution of each campaign. Maintains and optimizes client campaigns to improve overall performance against pre-determined benchmarks on an ongoing basis. Responsible for full delivery against dollars booked across all broadcast, digital, social, and podcast deliverables. Works with ad/pod ops to provide critical thinking and troubleshoot any creative/tracking opportunity areas. Provide industry-leading post-campaign analysis by partnering with internal subject matter experts, and creating comprehensive recaps, learnings, & recommendations. Collaborate with our internal billing & finance team monthly to ensure reconciling billing promptly. Day-to-day duties include digital asset creation and delivery tracking, research, ideation on projects, strategic proposal writing, statistical analysis, campaign financial reconciliation, understanding schedule building and trafficking creative to media partners to support teammates, and recap preparation. Works on a wide range of client accounts at the same time; comfort in balancing multiple priorities. Work on special projects as needed.

What You'll Need:

3-5+ years of media and project management experience at major advertising agency and/or client side. Firm understanding of media assets, terminology, methodology and delivery reports. Excellent communication and teamwork skills with ability to quickly adapt to changes in workflow, client requests, internal software, and more. Strong analytical and resourceful problem-solving skills with ability to work independently. Solid math skills and experience in campaign budget tracking, invoicing, and financial reconciliation across multiple platforms and vendors. Advanced skills in Microsoft Office and social media platforms (Facebook, X (Twitter), TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat and more). Excellent interpersonal skills and collaboration with others.

What You'll Bring:

Respect for others and a strong belief that others should do this in return Confidence to prospect and quickly build rapport with customers Knowledge of the media industry and related sales processes Desire to broaden sales capabilities and knowledge base Accountability for your own work and a desire to provide guidance to new team members Ability to build a territory plan or account approach Objective judgement and prior experience to solve business problems Strong written and verbal communication, comfortable applying active listening and influencing skills to drive sales Understanding of impact of your own efforts to meet sales quotas

Compensation:

Salary to be determined by multiple factors including but not limited to relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and alignment with market data. In addition to salary, this position is also eligible for commissions. $40,000

• $50,000

Location:

Austin, TX:

5001 Plaza On the Lake, Suite 105, 78746

Position Type:

Regular Time Type:

Full time

Pay Type:

Salaried Benefits:

iHeartMedia's benefits offering is flexible and offers a variety of choices to meet the diverse needs of our changing workforce, including the following: Employer sponsored medical, dental and vision with a variety of coverage options Company provided and supplemental life insurance Paid vacation and sick time Paid company holidays A Spirit day to encourage and allow our employees to more easily volunteer in their community A 401K plan Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost

• services include telephonic counseling sessions, consultation on legal and financial matters, emotional well-being, family and caregiving A range of additional voluntary programs, such as spending accounts, student loan refinancing, accident insurance and more!

We are accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status. Non-Compete will be required for certain positions and as allowed by law. Our organization participates in E-Verify. Click here to learn about E-Verify. Are you passionate about media, entertainment, and making an impact through storytelling, innovation, and connection? If you're exploring new opportunities and want to be considered for future roles at iHeartMedia, we invite you to join our Talent Pool. Visit iHeartMedia.com to learn more about us. Please review our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.