#We Are Paramount on a mission to unleash the power of content… you in?

We’ve got the brands, we’ve got the stars, we’ve got thepowerto achieve our mission to entertain the planet – now all we’re missing is… YOU! Becoming a part of Paramount means joining a team of passionate people who not only recognize the power of content but also enjoy a touch of fun and uniqueness. Together, we co-create moments that matter – both for our audiences and our employees – and aim to leave a positive mark on culture.

This is an opportunity to join the Non-Traditional Revenue team as an Account Executive-New Business Development. Candidates must possess strong presentation and communication skills, experience working with advertising agencies and embrace selling all our digital and streaming platforms.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Achieve quarterly sales goals

• Develop and maintain strong relationship with media buyers and others at ad agencies

• Effectively research and cultivate new business clients

• Create, manage, & scale the revenue pipeline with advertisers, agencies & partners

• Develop sales tools to effectively present and position the television station’s during the sales process

• Collaborate and relationship-build across various internal departments including sales, marketing, traffic, finance as well as external (3rd party) vendors.

• Communicate well with station management.

• Provide solid forecast information on account list

• Handle all paperwork in a timely matter

• Embrace the CTS-Corporate pillars of Content, Culture, & Community

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Media sales experience working internally or with another broadcast organization or advertising agency.

• Ability to simplify complex concepts & define value propositions on behalf of CTS

• Highly proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and Wide Orbit

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree

• 5 years of ad sales experience, ad sales planning experience or TV buying experience/media planning at any agency preferred.

• A strong desire to win and grow as a digital ad sales professional and thrive in a team environment.

• Strong communication and organizational skills

• Strong written communication and ability to think creatively

• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced sales environment.

• Proven experience working with Free Wheel, Salesforce, operative and/or Wide Orbit

This role is eligible to participate in the company’s sales incentive bonus plan.

CBS News and Stations, brings together the power of CBS News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major U.S. markets, the CBS News Streaming Network, CBS News Streaming local platforms, local websites and cbsnews.com, under one umbrella. CBS News and Stations is home to the nation’s #1 news program 60 MINUTES, the CBS News Streaming Network, the first 24/7 digital streaming news network, the award-winning broadcasts CBS MORNINGS, CBS SATURDAY MORNING, the CBS EVENING NEWS, CBS SUNDAY MORNING, CBS WEEKEND EVENING NEWS, 48 HOURS and FACE THE NATION WITH MARGARET BRENNAN. CBS News and Stations provides news and information for the CBS Television Network, CBSNews.com, CBS News Radio and podcasts, Paramount +, all digital platforms, and the CBS News Streaming Network, the premier 24/7 anchored streaming news service that is available free to everyone with access to the internet. The CBS News Streaming Network is the destination for breaking news, live events, original reporting and storytelling, and programs from CBS News and Stations’ top anchors and correspondents working locally, nationally and around the globe. CBS News’ streaming services, across national and local, amassed more than 1.01 billion streams in 2021. Launched in November 2014 as CBSN, the CBS News Streaming Network is available on 30 digital platforms and apps, as well as CBSNews.com and Paramount+. The service is available live in 91 countries. CBS News and Stations is dedicated to providing the highest quality journalism under standards it pioneered and continues to set in today’s digital age. CBS News earns more prestigious journalism awards than any other broadcast news division.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Hiring Salary Range: $100,000.00 - 130,000.00.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement. This position is eligible to earn sales incentive compensation.

What We Offer:

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here: https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits

• Generous paid time off.

• An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.

• Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.

• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.

• Explore life at Paramount: https://www.paramount.com/careers/life-at-paramount

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

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