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iHeartMedia Markets
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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. In fact, we have:
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: As a Financial Analyst, you will be responsible for financial analysis and reporting for iHeartMedia’s Multi-Platform Group. You will be part of a large, strategic group and report to the Director of Finance. This role
would put you in close proximity with key decisionmakers, giving you substantial exposure to the inner workings of a Fortune 500 company.
What You'll Do: Directly support all levels of the finance team in the Multi-Platform Group (i.e. Finance Director, Finance Managers and Financial Analysts), President of Multi-Market Sales and EVP of Events Partnerships
Enable better decision making by using data and creating tools and processes to help teams across the organization work more effectively
Leverage Excel/SQL/Tableau to build reports & tools to help evaluate business performance, implement initiatives and improve operations
Use AI tools to automate recurring reports, speed up analysis and find new ways to make the team more efficient
Distribute weekly and monthly reports to key personnel within the organization and key business partners outside of the organization
Build and refresh weekly performance packages and presentations for sales and finance leadership
Track revenue pacing against budget, forecast and prior year across agencies, accounts and sales channels
Responsible for understanding detailed financials, key variances and identifying risks/opportunities to the business
Assist with analysis on expense, profitability, revenue trends and other periodic ad-hoc analytical projects
Provide explanations with supporting data related to forecast changes and monthly close financial variances
Prepare materials for and support recurring meetings with sales leadership
Collaborate with the accounting team to deliver month-end reports and provide support during the month close process
Assist with sales compensation plans and bonus calculations
Maintain, streamline and create financial models to support P&L forecasting, annual budgeting process, and evaluation of strategic business decisions
Help maintain data sources and dashboards so reporting stays accurate and consistent
Interface with business, finance & sales leads, accounting partners and IT to ensure accurate data and information gathering
What You'll Need: 2 years of analytical experience in financial planning, operations, or any other finance-heavy division
Advanced knowledge of Excel (formulas, pivot tables, etc.) with a focus on speed and efficiency
Proficiency with AI tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot) to automate recurring reporting, analyze data and speed up deliverables
Experience building and maintaining recurring reports and presentations (weekly/monthly packages) in PowerPoint
Understanding of revenue pacing, budget and forecast concepts; media or advertising sales experience a plus
Strong attention to detail and data accuracy, with the ability to reconcile numbers across multiple sources
Ability to prioritize and re-prioritize work as requirements and requests change
Must be a self-starter, team-oriented and critical thinker. Intellectual curiosity with a goal of continuous improvement
Ability to work independently and with diverse team members
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presenting findings to sales leadership
Ability to learn new systems and processes quickly
Experience with Salesforce.com and think-cell a plus
Familiarity with SQL (SSMS, Google BigQuery), VBA and Tableau a plus
Bachelor's degree with strong academic record
References required
What You'll Bring: Respect for others and a strong belief that others should do this in return
Accountability for own work and desire to provide guidance to new team members
Ability to contribute to several projects at the same time under a moderate level of direction
Application of objective judgement, technical skills and prior experience to solve business problems
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including a knack for explaining complex information in a straightforward manner
Desire for continued knowledge sharing and learning
Understanding of impact of own decisions
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 - $80,000
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. The Compan