Account Manager, Local Paramount Advertising

Account Manager, Local Paramount Advertising46458 Fort Worth, TX, US, 76103 Sales Fort Worth Full-Time On-SiteOn 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.OverviewThe Account Manager (AM) is a developmental sales-focused role tasked with supporting day-to-day revenue efforts while developing the skills and experience needed to become a future Account Executive. This role touches all facets of the sales process—from proposal development and client support to campaign execution and stewardship—while partnering closely with Account Executives and internal teams. This is a position designed for high-potential candidates who want to learn the business, build selling skills, and grow into a full-cycle seller with direct ownership of accounts and revenue. This AM will report directly to the Director, Local Paramount Advertising, focusing on local digital & streaming revenue.ResponsibilitiesPartner closely with Account Executives to support active accounts, proposals, and revenue opportunitiesAssist in selling streaming campaigns with the opportunity to include linear inventory for cross-platform packagesParticipate in sales calls (virtual and in-person) to gain exposure to client conversations, needs discovery, and selling strategiesSupport, develop and/or cultivate new business and smaller account opportunities as part of the broader AE pipelineCoordinate campaign execution from pre-sale through post-sale, ensuring perfect delivery and stewardshipPrepare and update stewardship reports for guaranteed and non-guaranteed campaignsServe as a client support resource for inbound questions and requestsWork with Marketing, Research, Pricing & Inventory (Yield), and Operations teams to develop tailored sales presentations and solutionsProject-manage all elements needed for campaign launch, including creative assets, tags, approvals, and timelinesEnsure reliable communication and information flow between internal teams, Account Executives, and managementBuild foundational selling skills including proposal development, account support, pricing concepts, and inventory managementLearn media planning fundamentals and the end-to-end advertising sales lifecycleGain exposure to systems, processes, and tools critical to future Account Executive successBasic Qualifications1+ years of experience in digital advertising, media, or sales support (Digital Ad Sales, planning, buying, or agency experience preferred)Bachelor's degree required; equivalent combination of education and experience consideredAdditional QualificationsWell-developed desire to build a career in advertising sales and grow into a revenue-owning sellerComfortable working in a dynamic, team-oriented sales environmentStrong verbal and written communication skillsHighly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneouslySelf-motivated, driven, and willingness to learnExperience with sales and ad-tech platforms such as FreeWheel, Google Ads Manager, Salesforce, and/or Operative, and/or WideOrbit is a plusStrong working knowledge of PowerPoint, Excel, and Google WorkspaceCBS 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.What We Offer:Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages.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.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 as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io or by sending an email to View email address on click.appcast.io. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.