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CBS Television Stations group seeks an Account Executive looking to embark on a successful career in broadcast and streaming sales.  This position is for an AE who is just beginning their career but has already found great success selling advertising in our current competitive landscape. 

Candidate will represent WWJ (CBS Detroit) and WKBD (CW Detroit 50) locally, in addition to other CBS Owned & Operated TV stations regionally and Paramount+ and Pluto TV Publisher level streaming assets with reach across 210 DMAs nationwide.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Grow existing and create new business in linear and First Party streaming platforms.  New Business is expected at a high level.
• Securing contract renewals with increased market share through cross-selling/up selling additional platforms and solutions
• Develop and execute strategies for maximizing high-profile properties such as NFL, Big Ten College Football, PGA Golf, UFC, WNBA, NCAA Men's and Women's College Basketball, UEFA Soccer, NWSL Women's Professional Soccer and CW Network sports.
• Maximize revenue utilizing high profile network prime specials including The Golden Globes, Tony Awards, CMA Awards, Daytime Emmy's, Primetime Emmy's, MTV-VMA awards and the Kennedy Center Honors. 
• Achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue goals.
• Create, develop, and maintain strong working relationships with clients.
• Explore innovative and non-traditional avenues to generate revenue.
• Create customized, client-focused solutions that demonstrate the value of Paramount.
• Help foster a positive, collaborative work environment with internal team members, ensuring customer satisfaction and optimal performance.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• 2+ years of experience in advertising sales or support with an emphasis in broadcast and OTT streaming products among direct publishers or re-sellers.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in the business development arena.
• Depth in structuring and owning the sales cycle to closing business.
• Applications including Microsoft Office, Salesforce, Nielsen, ComScore, Operative and WideOrbit.
• Willingness to learn, adjust and apply guidance in a rapidly advancing workspace driven by local-market attribution and advanced targeting in both linear and streaming platforms.
• Exceptional time management skills are required.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

EDUCATION LEVEL: 

• Minimum: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Major: Marketing/ Advertising/ Sales

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.  

• 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

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