Manager, Podcast Partner Relations

About the role

iHeartMedia

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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.

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

The Manager, Podcast Partner Relations, grows, manages, and maintains relationships with creators and production partners across iHeartPodcasts. Acting as the primary liaison between iHeart and its podcast partners, this role ensures a seamless experience from onboarding through ongoing operations, monetization, and strategic growth. Ideal candidates thrive in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment, excel at relationship management, and bring a strategic mindset to operational execution.

What You'll Do

• Serve as the day-to-day point of contact for an assigned portfolio of podcast partners, delivering "white glove" support and setting clear expectations from deal closure through launch and ongoing operations. Lead onboarding for new shows by coordinating timelines and clarifying workflows.
• Maintain regular touchpoints with partners to share performance trends, revenue pacing, and translate data into actionable recommendations that drive audience growth and monetization improvements.
• Coordinate internally with Business Affairs/Legal, Sales & Sales Development, Marketing, Production (EPs/Producers), Finance/Accounting, and Ad Ops to fulfill contractual obligations and keep deliverables on schedule.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity across core operational systems (Airtable, Omny, TAP, etc.) by actively updating records, tracking milestones, applying advertiser tags, and troubleshooting discrepancies; develop a deep understanding of these tools to optimize workflows and support data-driven decision-making.
• Act as a subject-matter expert on podcast product offerings; identify strategic host opportunities, packaging options, and content fits that strengthen sales narratives.
• Monitor pacing in partnership with Sales and Ad Ops teams; anticipate risks, propose options, and escalate issues with context and a recommended path to resolution.
• Prepare and present succinct performance updates hat synthesize platform, audience, and revenue insights for partners and internal leaders.
• Coordinate partner participation in iHeart tentpoles (e.g., award shows, sales summits), including logistics planning, run-of-show alignment, and on-site support.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 3-5+ years in media, advertising, partner relations, or business development.
• Strong relationship management and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience with Airtable or similar project management tools is a plus.

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.

• $66,300 - $82,000
• Location: New York, NY: 125 West 55th Street, 10019
• 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.
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