Account Executive

Paramount

Account Executive selling CBS broadcast, Paramount+, and Pluto TV advertising. Building client relationships, developing custom campaigns, and driving multi-market revenue for Paramount.

Posted 8/18/2026full-timePittsburgh • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in local broadcast and multi-platform advertising sales, with a strong focus on building client relationships and achieving revenue goals. Proficient in managing sales pipelines and delivering integrated advertising solutions across various platforms.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Local Broadcast ExperienceConsultative Selling SkillsPresentation SkillsNegotiation SkillsRevenue Goal Achievement

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Hard Skills

Advertising SalesSales Pipeline ManagementRevenue ForecastingClient Relationship DevelopmentIntegrated Advertising Solutions

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsProfessionalismPrecision

Tools & Technologies

Wide OrbitStrataSalesforceMicrosoft Excel

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Drivers License

Industry Keywords

Streaming SalesDigital AdvertisingOTT InventoryMulti-Market PackagesParamount+Pluto TVFAST/AVOD Platforms

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prospect relentlessly across local, regional, and national categories, with new-to-station and non-traditional revenue as the primary mandate
Sell integrated advertising across CBS O&O broadcast, Paramount+ and Pluto TV
Leverage the 17-market CBS O&O footprint to deliver scaled broadcast solutions
Develop direct client and agency relationships from the ground up
Build and manage the sales pipeline and own outcomes
Package custom solutions including tentpole programs, sports integrations, streaming packages, and sponsorships
Manage quarterly and annual account plans, forecast accurately, and achieve monthly and quarterly revenue goals
Monitor the linear and streaming landscape, marketplace trends, and category dynamics
Partner with Integrated Marketing, Account Management, and Traffic to deliver campaigns from pre-sale through post-recap
Represent CBS Pittsburgh at client meetings, presentations, and station events

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years of local broadcast experience, multi-platform, or local media advertising sales
Verifiable history of hitting or exceeding revenue goals
Strong consultative selling skills and ability to build lasting client partnerships
Experience working with advertising agencies and direct clients
Outstanding presentation, negotiation, and closing skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage a high-volume, fast-paced book of business with professionalism and precision
Valid Drivers License
Preferred: Experience selling streaming, digital, or OTT inventory in addition to linear television
Preferred: Familiarity with Paramount+, Pluto TV, or FAST/AVOD platform sales
Preferred: Experience selling multi-market or national broadcast packages
Bachelor's degree preferred
Preferred: Proficiency in Wide Orbit, Strata, Salesforce, and Microsoft Excel

Benefits

Comp & perks

Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages
Generous paid time off
Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events
Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community
Employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives
Reasonable accommodation available for qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans