Account Executive, Local Ad Sales

The CBS Station’s Local Ad Sales team is responsible for driving all local core & political revenue growth across all Paramount Global streaming & digital assets as well as the 27 owned & operated CBS Television Stations. 

We are seeking a highly motivated Political Account Executive to join our Political team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving streaming political ad revenue across our portfolio of streaming platforms, inclusive of Paramount+, CBS, Pluto TV, and more. This role requires positive relationship & time management skills, a deep understanding of the political advertising landscape, and the ability to complete sales strategies & outstanding client service. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and implement political streaming campaigns for national, state, and local campaigns through all direct reservation and programmatic buying lanes.
• Develop and manage relationships with political agencies, PACs, campaign media buyers, and advocacy groups.
• Create, present and negotiate customized advertising packages.
• Analyze political ad spending trends and provide market insights across all races
• Maintain accurate records of sales activities and provide regular performance reports.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure flawless campaign execution.
• Ensure compliance with FCC regulations and internal policies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3-5 years of experience in advertising/media, with streaming sales experience preferred.
• Strong strategic sales skills and business insight.
• Highly accountable with strong integrity and ethics
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Passionate about political ad sales and prospecting new business.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment and quickly develop product knowledge.
• Deep industry relationships with political buyers and advocacy groups a plus.
• Expertise in broadcast, digital, and/or streaming sales with a data-driven approach.
• Proven negotiation and strategic planning skills.

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 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 WITH NORAH O’DONNELL, 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.  

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $100,000.00 - 130,000.00. 

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 bonus eligible.  

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