Account Executive

Paramount•Fort Worth, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Paramount is on a mission to entertain the planet and is seeking a passionate Account Executive to join their CBS Texas - KTVT/KTXA team. This is a growth role for a broadcast-experienced seller who can maximize opportunities and excel in a multi-screen, multi-market environment. The Account Executive will sell across the full CBS O&O footprint, including multi-market broadcast deals, and also sell Paramount+ and Pluto TV streaming inventory, offering clients an end-to-end screen solution. The role requires bringing in new business, building client relationships, and achieving results.

Requirements

2+ years of local broadcast experience, multi-platform, or local media advertising sales with a verifiable track record of hitting or exceeding revenue goals.
Demonstrated ability to prospect, pitch, and close business.
Strong consultative selling skills with the ability to build lasting client partnerships.
Experience working with both advertising agencies and direct clients.
Outstanding presentation, negotiation, and closing skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage a high-volume, fast-paced book of business with professionalism and precision.

Nice To Haves

Experience selling streaming, digital, or OTT inventory in addition to linear television.
Familiarity with Paramount+, Pluto TV, or FAST/AVOD platform sales.
Experience selling multi-market or national broadcast packages.
Bachelor's degree.
Proficiency with WideOrbit, Strata, Salesforce, and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

Prospect relentlessly across local, regional, and national categories, focusing on new-to-station and non-traditional revenue.
Drive revenue across CBS O&O broadcast, Paramount+, and Pluto TV in integrated pitches.
Leverage the full 17-market CBS O&O footprint to offer advertisers a scaled broadcast solution.
Develop direct client and agency relationships from the ground up, owning the pipeline and outcomes.
Package custom solutions such as tentpole programs, sports integrations, streaming packages, and sponsorships tailored to client business objectives.
Manage quarterly and annual account plans, forecast accurately, and achieve monthly and quarterly revenue goals.
Stay informed about marketplace trends, category dynamics, and the evolving linear and streaming landscape.
Collaborate with Integrated Marketing, Account Management, and Traffic to deliver seamless campaigns.
Represent KTVT-TV at client meetings, presentations, and station events.