Account Manager, Local Ad Sales, New York WCBS

Overview & Responsibilities Sales & Revenue Support 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 Sales Development & Learning 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 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 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. 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. 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.