Account Executive

#WeAreParamount on a mission to unleash the power of content… you in?
We’ve got the brands, we’ve got the stars, and we’ve got the power to achieve our mission to entertain the planet – now all we’re missing is…YOU! Becoming a part of Paramount means joining a team that values authenticity and embraces inclusion for all. We are searching for individuals 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. You fuel our culture of purpose, passion, and collaboration. We’re in this together.

Paramount is seeking a results-driven Account Executive with a passion for streaming and linear media to join our sales team! This role is passionate about driving revenue across Paramount Streaming—including CBS, Pluto TV, and Paramount+—while also integrating high-impact linear tentpole properties such as NFL Football, The Super Bowl, March Madness, The Masters, PGA Golf, NCAA Football, and The Grammy into broader client strategies.

RESPONSIBILITIES / JOB DUTIES:

• Position Paramount Streaming as a core part of clients’ video advertising plans, while demonstrating how streaming and linear work together to deliver results.
• Drive strategic sales efforts for best-in-class live events and original content, crafting coordinated campaigns that resonate with audiences.
• Achieve monthly and quarterly revenue goals.
• Build, maintain, and strengthen relationships with new and existing clients, including direct advertisers and agency partners.
• Increase account share within agency partners by using Paramount's robust portfolio of streaming, digital, and linear assets.
• Identify and cultivate new business opportunities through research, outreach, and prospecting.
• Collaborate with internal team members, ensuring customer satisfaction and efficient performance.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3+ years of media sales experience, ideally with a focus on streaming and/or linear TV.
• Proven success in developing and closing high-value advertising deals.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Strong discernment with understanding of the media landscape and evolving viewer behaviors.
• Proficiency in Salesforce, Wide Orbit Media Sales, Wide Orbit Traffic, Operative, and Microsoft Office
• Excellent presentation and negotiation skills

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Possession of a valid driver's license
• Prior experience in selling streaming platforms is highly preferred.
• Willingness to work in Baltimore, MD, and surrounding areas, with a hybrid work arrangement.

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 - 135,000.00. 

 

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successf