Account Manager, Local Ad Sales, New York WCBS

Account Manager, Local Ad Sales, New York WCBS
45838

New York, NY, US, 10019

New York

Full-Time

On-Site

#WeAreParamount on a mission to unleash the power of content… you in?

We’ve got the brands, we’ve got the stars, we’ve got the powerto 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.

Location:

This position is fully onsite, 5 days/week in the office at our Broadcast Center NYC location.

Overview & Responsibilities

Partner closely with Account Executives to support active accounts, proposals, and revenue opportunities

Assist in selling cross‑platform campaigns across linear and streaming inventory

Participate in sales calls (virtual and in‑person) to gain exposure to client conversations, needs discovery, and selling strategies

Support, develop and/or cultivate new business and smaller account opportunities as part of the broader AE pipeline

Client & Campaign Execution

Coordinate campaign execution from pre‑sale through post‑sale, ensuring flawless delivery and stewardship

Arrange make‑goods for program changes on all deals

Prepare and update stewardship reports for guaranteed and non‑guaranteed campaigns

Serve as a client support resource for inbound questions and requests

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

Work with Marketing, Research, Promotions, Traffic, and Operations teams to develop tailored sales presentations and solutions

Project‑manage all elements needed for campaign launch, including creative assets, tags, approvals, and timelines

Ensure accurate communication and information flow between internal teams, Account Executives, and leadership

Build foundational selling skills including proposal development, account support, pricing concepts, and inventory management

Learn media planning fundamentals and the end‑to‑end advertising sales lifecycle

Gain exposure to systems, processes, and tools critical to future Account Executive success

Basic Qualifications

1+ years of experience in advertising, media, or sales support (Ad Sales, planning, buying, or agency experience preferred)

Bachelor’s degree required; equivalent combination of education and experience considered

Preferred Qualifications

Strong desire to build a career in advertising sales and grow into a revenue‑owning seller

Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented sales environment

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

Self‑motivated, driven, and eager to learn

Experience with sales and ad‑tech platforms such as FreeWheel, Salesforce, Operative, and/or WideOrbit is a plus

Strong working knowledge of PowerPoint, Excel, and Google Workspace

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $60,000.00 - 70,000.00.

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. This position is eligible to earn sales incentive compensation.

What We Offer:

Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here: https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits

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.

Explore life at Paramount: https://www.paramount.com/careers/life-at-paramount

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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