Account Executive

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.

WBBM CBS Chicago / Paramount A Skydance Corporation is seeking a highly motivated and driven Account Executive to join our team, based in Chicago, Illinois. Our diverse portfolio includes WBBM CBS News Chicago, Paramount+ and Pluto TV, providing clients with unparalleled reach and precision targeting. As a team, we offer all the essential resources to tackle any marketing challenge. We are in search of a candidate who shares our passion for multi-platform media sales and winning.

We are seeking an individual who can craft and sell custom marketing campaigns to both direct clients and advertising agencies. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, creative, and possesses excellent organizational skills. They should also be upbeat, passionate about new business opportunities, and have strong interpersonal and presentation skills.

This position is also responsible for selling across our CBS Television Station Group of owned and operated markets across the US (multi-market selling).

A proven track record of new business development on the linear and digital streaming side is a must for this position.

Basic Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of media selling experience. Ideally with a focus on digital streaming and broadcast linear TV with sports and news sponsorship media sales experience.
• Prior experience in selling streaming platforms is highly preferred.
• Must have strong local direct client and agency relationships in streaming and linear broadcast. Please have specific examples of success stories.
• Expertise in the categories such as automotive, healthcare, financial and retail.

Responsibilities / Job Duties :

Additional Qualifications :

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.

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

Hiring Salary Range : $100,000.00 - 125,000.00.

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 :

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