Sr Sales Associate, Local Ad Sales, CBS Stations

46258

Studio City, CA, US, 91604

Sales

Studio City

Full-Time

On-Site

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Overview

The Senior Sales Associate is an advanced sales support role. It is for a high-performing individual. This person should have a solid knowledge of sales operations. They should also be prepared to take on greater responsibilities and oversee more complex tasks. In this role, you will help improve sales operations in specific markets and accounts. You will also develop your judgment, technical skills, and ability to collaborate.

This position partners closely with Sales Operations Managers to support daily workflows, execute more complex orders and revisions, and help reinforce established processes and best practices. The Senior Sales Associate is expected to work independently on assigned responsibilities, escalate risks appropriately, and contribute positively to team performance and consistency.

This role is well suited for individuals looking to continue building operational expertise and preparing for future management responsibilities. Senior Sales Associates should improve their technical skills. They should also build confidence in their decision-making. Showing ownership, reliability, and professionalism is important. This support will help achieve both team and business goals.

Join us and be part of a team that is shaping the future of media and advertising!

Responsibilities

Execute standard to moderately complex orders, revisions, and campaign changes across broadcast and digital platforms with a well-developed emphasis on accuracy, compliance, and timeliness.
Identify and flag discrepancies, missing information, or potential risks, escalating issues as needed to minimize downstream impact.
Support day to day workflow execution by managing assigned tasks and deadlines and assisting with workload balancing during high volume periods. Collaborate with Sales Operations Managers to ensure coverage, responsiveness, and timely execution of priorities.
Work closely with Sales, Inventory, Traffic, Account Management, and other internal teams to support end to end campaign setup and execution. Communicate clearly and professionally to tackle questions, confirm details, and support smooth handoffs between teams.
Always follow the set workflows. Use the correct tools. Make sure all documentation is reliable.
Identify recurring issues or inefficiencies and provide feedback or suggestions to Operations management to help improve processes and prevent errors.
Serve as a resource for newer team members by sharing job knowledge, best practices, and system navigation tips.
Participate in training, documentation updates, and team initiatives to support operational consistency and skill development.

Basic Qualifications

Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
2+ years of experience in Media Sales, Sales Operations, Advertising Operations, or a related operational support role.
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Working knowledge of order management and sales operations workflows, with exposure to both broadcast and digital environments preferred.
Experience using Salesforce, Wide Orbit, and Operative strongly preferred.
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize work successfully, and escalate issues appropriately.

Additional Qualifications

Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
Solid attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to manage deadlines in a fast paced environment.

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, 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: $65,000.00 - 65,000.00.

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.

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.

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