What You’ll Do:

• Lead strategy and execution for all programming across the Nebraska–Iowa Region.
• Identify, develop, coach, and manage Promotions staff, Digital leads, and On‑Air Talent.
• Analyze ratings and market research to grow audience, identify risks/opportunities, and drive ratings performance.
• Monitor competitive activity and develop strategies to outperform the market.
• Partner with Air Talent, Promotions, and Digital teams to strengthen audience engagement and build brand presence across broadcast, digital, and live events.
• Ensure ongoing investment in original digital content by working closely with On‑Air Talent and Program Directors.
• Support the design and execution of live events in the market.
• Oversee day‑to‑day programming operations, including productivity, cost management, technology, production capabilities, and FCC compliance.
• Provide visible leadership, clear communication, and development opportunities for all direct reports.
• Drive results through your team, holding them accountable to business metrics and ensuring alignment with sales efforts.
• Collaborate with central programming resources and leverage shared expertise to elevate market performance.
• Actively support the Market President and VP of Sales in driving revenue growth, including joining sales calls to provide brand and product expertise.

What You’ll Need:

• Experience in programming and digital brand management.
• Understanding of the markets, listeners, and competitors to drive optimum ratings growth.
• Understanding of industry trends and revenue drivers.
• Ability to create and develop a brand that engages audiences.
• Strong organizational skills and an ability to multi-task.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• A strong talent mindset – exceptional people management and team performance/coaching experience.
• Knowledge of FCC rules and regulations.
• Proven ability to lead and execute in a fast-paced environment.
• An undergraduate degree or appropriate combination of education & experience is required.

What You’ll Bring:

• Respect for others and a strong belief that others should do this in return
• Demonstrated initiative and achievement-oriented leadership
• Ability to delegate tasks and manage others effectively, especially in times of complexity or conflict
• Growth mindset and desire for continued knowledge sharing and learning
• Understanding of impact of own work and your team’s outcomes
• Business insights that contribute to meeting organizational objectives
• Ability to solve technical and operational problems and troubleshoot in a timely manner
• Ability to identify and support new opportunities for continued improvement across business
• Comfort interacting with individuals of all levels
• Effective communication skills and the ability to build team trust
• Ability to influence others to adopt a broader point of view

Location:

Des Moines, IA: 2141 Grand Ave, 50312

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.

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