Account Executive

Overview

WCCO - TV is seeking an Account Executive. We are searching for an energetic and extremely motivated multi-platform sales professional.

• Candidate must possess strong presentation and communication skills, experience working with advertising agencies, growing market share, and closing new business and digital.
• Sell television time and digital/streaming for WCCO-TV across all digital platforms including , CBS News Minnesota and Paramount Streaming.
• Generate revenue with new accounts by prospecting businesses.
• Sell across 14 CBS Television Stations group owned & operated markets (multi-market selling).
• Achieves monthly/quarterly sales goals.
• Create, develop and maintain strong working relationships with clients.
• Effectively research and cultivate new business clientele.
• Develop sales tools to effectively present and position the television station during the sales process.
• Handle all paperwork in a timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Sell television time and digital/streaming for WCCO-TV across all digital platforms including , CBS News Minnesota and Paramount Streaming.
• Prospect and develop new business, generate revenue with new accounts.
• Maintain relationships with clients and cultivate new business clientele.
• Develop sales tools to position the television station during the sales process.
• Manage paperwork and administrative tasks in a timely manner.

• Persuasiveness, sales ability, results-oriented, ability to demonstrate leadership and team values.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, computer proficiency required.

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Previous media/sponsorship sales experience.
• Experience in media (3+ years) preferred.

Only online applications will be accepted - APPLY ONLINE AT

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 , 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, , 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  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.

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Hiring Salary Range: $75,000..

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.

Nearest Major Market: Minneapolis

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