Account Executive

#WeAreParamount on a mission to unleash the power of content… you in?
We’ve got the brands, we’ve got the stars, 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 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.

 

CBS Baltimore, WJZ-TV is seeking an Account Executive who excels in acquiring new business and is motivated by the changing landscape of streaming and linear media. This sales opportunity is dedicated to growing revenue for Paramount Streaming, which includes CBS, Pluto TV, and Paramount+, and involves integrating important linear tentpole properties like NFL Football, The Super Bowl, March Madness, The Masters, PGA Golf, NCAA Football, and The GRAMMY into client strategies.

 

If you’re a natural prospector who enjoys building new relationships and pitching fresh ideas, this is a phenomenal opportunity to grow your media career with one of the industry's most iconic brands.

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.
• Proactively seek for and secure new business opportunities through research, cold outreach, and prospecting.
• Drive strategic sales efforts for premier 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.
• Collaborate with internal team members, ensuring customer satisfaction and optimal performance.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1-3 years of media sales experience, ideally with a focus on streaming and/or linear TV.
• Natural relationship builder with a strong interest in media, marketing, and advertising
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Strong business insight with understanding of the media landscape and evolving viewer behaviors.
• Enthusiastic, resourceful, and eager to learn from expert team members.
• Familiarity with 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 or supporting streaming campaigns 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.  

 

Organizations that wish to receive job vacancy notices from this posting’s television station should contact sf_recruitingsupport@paramount.com.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 

Hiring Salary Range: $67,000.00 - 73,000.00. 

 

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