Vice President Digital, Markets
iHeartMedia, Inc.
Davenport, IA
Summary:
The VP of Digital Sales is responsible for working with our sales team in the Iowa Area (Des Moines, Cedar Rapids/Iowa City, Davenport) as well as the iHeart Digital Solutions team to build and sell integrated campaigns with assets such a Streaming Audio, Podcasts, Social Influencers, OTT and more. In this role you will lead digital sales efforts for these designated markets and with the sales team will manage the entire sales process from prospecting to close, as well as campaign maintenance and client relationship management with the goal of achieving digital revenue goals.
Responsibilities:
Manages Digital revenue and accountable for meeting/exceeding assigned Digital Budgets in assigned Area/markets Oversees Digital Sales activities and processes including preparing budgets, revenue forecasting as necessary and controlling digital sales expenses Oversees management of available Digital advertising inventory to drive most profitable sales Sets sales goals and guides subsequent goal-setting processes Obtains, allocates and adjusts operations resources to achieve sales and service goals Translates market and Digital business strategies into specific actions to generate sales and revenue Develops strategic digital sales solutions that integrate with iHeart’s additional non-digital media assets Generates new business/digital revenue and deepen existing client relationships Acts as a strategic resource (ideation, brainstorming) for Sales Managers, AEs, and clients across the Area Constant liaison between sales, clients, and vendors Expert on digital product features and benefits including Ad Tagging, Rich Media, Data Sharing for attribution and effectiveness, Audience Targeting, Viewability Studies, Systems Client facing meetings with AEs and Sales Managers Ongoing personal and team training and development specific to Digital marketing in general and iHeart’s digital platform Works with our Digital Sales Engineers, Project Managers, Operational Support and 3rd Party ad tech partners to ensure that we are properly planning, selling, executing, optimizing and recapping all Digital Sales campaigns Helps Sales Leadership team recruit and hire digitally savvy sellers with client base and in market relationships
Qualifications:
Strong understanding of digital, broadcasting, marketing, promotion, and collection standards Proven ability to grow new business and find new revenue opportunities Excellent leadership and coaching ability; can successfully coach others in sales practices Deep understanding of local markets, customers, and competitors in order to target needs and drive sales Can create productive, long-term customer relationships Adept as entrepreneurial self-starter Excellent ability to organize, prioritize, and multi-task Can push self and others to achieve and excel in a fast-paced dynamic environment Excellent business and people decision-making skills Can model positive energy and handle stress in the face of challenges, deadlines, and financial pressures Flexibility and creativity Excellent communication and influencing skills across multiple groups Excellent interpersonal skills and collaboration with other’s Lives within driving distance of Iowa Area markets Work
Experience:
3 years’ experience as a Digital Sales Manager in media industry with proven track record of success Broadcast/traditional media sales and/or sales leadership experience a plus
Education:
4-year college degree preferred Certifications: IAB Certification preferred
Location:
Davenport, IA: 3535 E Kimberly Road, 52807
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, including a floating holiday that enable our employees to celebrate the holiday of their choosing 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!
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. Some positions in certain divisions of the iHeartMedia family of companies are subject to mandatory vaccination requirements as a condition of employment. Candidates who have been offered employment for these positions at iHeartMedia, subject to applicable law, will be required to demonstrate they have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or qualify for a medical or religious accommodation from the vaccination requirement by their start date (which may be extended for such purposes). If the aforementioned requirements are not met, candidates who have accepted offers for such positions will have their offers rescinded and/or employment terminated in accordance with applicable law.
Finance Specialist
iHeartMedia, Inc.
Davenport, IA
Job Summary:
Provides administrative support in one or more of several specialty areas within the Finance and Accounting function including: Cost Accounting, Business Support, Financial Planning and Reporting, Tax, Audit, Accounting Services and Centralized Transactions.
Responsibilities:
• Monitors processes and the effectiveness of business controls and initiates improvements.
• Ensures proper control, recording and classification of transactions.
• Uses appropriate systems and tools to input data, generate reports, conduct specialized research projects and respond to inquiries.
• Maintains established service level agreements with appropriate internal and/or external clients and provides quality customer service.
• Maintains working knowledge of current federal, state, and local regulations relevant to specific functional discipline.
• Prepares and reviews journal entries, schedules, filings and various reports including sales and purchase.
• Assists with researching, reconciling and resolving balance sheet, income statement and/or statement of cash flow inconsistencies.
• Assists with period end consolidations and financial statement preparation (i.e. income statements and/or balance sheets), including reviewing and interpreting financial reporting requirements in accordance with GAAP and iHeartMedia policies.
• Protects organization's reputation by keeping information confidential.
• May review various transactions and/or process transactions and assist with financial information surveys. • May coordinate schedule preparation, requests for management reports and other related data requests required for internal and external reporting.
• May provide documentation from accounting records in support of company information audits. Qualifications
• Strong analysis, problem solving, and research skills; can gather, assess and interpret information and comprehend financial impacts of business decisions
• Good judgment & decision-making skills
• Effective communications with multiple levels of employees and clients
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; can prepare and present complex data in a simple, understandable manner
• Stress tolerance & flexibility especially when working under pressure and on multiple projects with tight deadlines; ability to deal with ambiguity
• Ability to plan and organize, get things done in a team–oriented environment
• Excellent attention to detail and optimal work standards
• Demonstrated technical skills in accounting and financial information systems/applications
• Proficient in Excel and ability to learn new systems quickly; experience with Cognos, TM1, salesforce, Quattro and Sharepoint preferred
Work Experience:
• Minimum 2-3 years of related experience, in an accounting/financial analysis role Education
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business with an accounting or finance emphasis Certifications • CMA a plus
Location:
Des Moines, IA: 2141 Grand Ave, 50312
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, including a floating holiday that enable our employees to celebrate the holiday of their choosing
• 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!
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. Some positions in certain divisions of the iHeartMedia family of companies are subject to mandatory vaccination requirements as a condition of employment. Candidates who have been offered employment for these positions at iHeartMedia, subject to applicable law, will be required to demonstrate they have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or qualify for a medical or religious accommodation from the vaccination requirement by their start date (which may be extended for such purposes). If the aforementioned requirements are not met, candidates who have accepted offers for such positions will have their offers rescinded and/or employment terminated in accordance with applicable law.