CBS Pittsburgh is seeking a highly motivated and driven Account Executive to join our team, based in the Pittsburgh, PA area. Our diverse portfolio includes KDKA, KDKA+, CBS News Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Steelers, Paramount+, Pluto TV, and providing clients with unparalleled reach and precision targeting. As a team, we offer all the essential resources to tackle any marketing challenge, and we are in search of a candidate who shares our passion for multi-platform media 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES/JOB DUTIES:

Develop and implement strategies for selling high-profile properties such as NFL Football, The Superbowl, March Madness, NCAA Football, The Masters, PGA Golf, The Grammy's, and multiple local events and initiatives
Achieve monthly and quarterly revenue goals
Build, develop, and maintain strong working relationships with clients
Increase shares of existing agency business by leveraging Paramount's multi-platform assets
Explore innovative and non-traditional avenues to generate revenue
Identify and cultivate new business accounts
Build customized, client-focused solutions that demonstrate the value of Paramount
Promote and sell Paramount's streaming TV solutions, and understand how they complement broadcast TV
Collaborate with internal team members, ensuring customer satisfaction and efficient performance
Handle all paperwork in a timely manner
Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

At least 3 years of experience in sales and marketing
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Proven track record of developing and selling broadcast and digital solutions
Strong marketing skill
Proficiency in Salesforce and Wide Orbit, as well as PowerPoint and Excel
Excellent presentation and negotiation skills

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid driver's license
Prior experience in selling streaming platforms
Willingness to work in Pittsburgh, PA, and surrounding areas, with an onsite 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.

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.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access https://www.paramount.com/careers as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to paramountaccommodations@paramount.com. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.

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