Account Executive, Local Paramount Advertising

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:

46416

New York, NY, US, 10036

New York

Full-Time

On-Site

#We Are Paramount  on a mission to unleash the power of content… you in?
We’ve got the brands, we’ve got the stars, we’ve got thepowerto 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.

Paramount is seeking an experienced, high-performing Local Media sales executive to lead strategic partnerships with the industry's top advertising agencies. This role will be responsible for spearheading Local revenue growth, developing new business, and expanding Paramount's share of business across the full Paramount Skydance portfolio, including Paramount+, Pluto TV, CBS O&O Stations, and more.

As a key member of the Key Agency Local Streaming Team, this individual will serve as a sales lead and trusted partner to major agency stakeholders, developing high-impact sponsor ships across streaming and digital platforms as well as CBS O&O station properties. This role requires a strategic seller with deep Local Media agency relationships, exceptional consultative sales skills, and the ability to influence and grow business at the highest levels of the advertising ecosystem.

Position Expectations:

• Own and grow strategic Local Media relationships with key decision-makers across assigned Hold Cos on behalf of Paramount Streaming
• Drive significant digital revenue growth through innovative, integrated client solutions
• Identify, develop, and close new business opportunities while expanding existing agency partnerships
• Act as a strategic consultant to agency partners by understanding client goals and aligning Paramount's portfolio to deliver measurable business outcomes
• Develop customized cross-platform proposals leveraging Local streaming, digital, branded content, broadcast, and sponsorship opportunities
• Collaborate closely with internal sales, marketing, research, operations, and leadership teams to develop and execute revenue-driving strategies
• Lead campaign execution from pre-sale strategy through post-campaign recap and performance analysis
• Utilize marketplace intelligence, competitive insights, and consumer trends to identify opportunities for growth and strengthen Paramount's market position
• Work closely with and develop Account Managers that support the agency business

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of overall advertising and Local Media streaming experience
• Proven track record of driving revenue growth and securing high-value advertising partnerships
• Deep understanding of the Local Media advertising marketplace, including streaming, digital media, and broadcast TV
• Strong strategic selling, negotiation, presentation, business development, and closing skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-management abilities
• Ability to translate complex media solutions into clear, compelling value propositions for clients and agencies
• Established reputation as a collaborative, solutions-oriented sales leader

Preferred

Skills & Experience:

• Self-motivated, highly organized, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Experience selling Local streaming, digital, or OTT inventory
• Familiarity with Paramount+, Pluto TV, or FAST/AVOD platforms
• Strong business development skills, with the ability to unlock new opportunities within an assigned book of business
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders simultaneously
• Experience with Salesforce, PowerPoint, and Excel preferred
• Strong analytical, strategic, and leadership capabilities

Education:

• Bachelor's degree preferred

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…