Sales Associate

Paramount Advertising is a leading organization driving advertising revenue for all our media brands through innovation, advanced research, data, partner marketing, and sales strategies. We work creatively across TV, digital, social media, live events, and new formats, serving audiences from young kids on Nickelodeon to Millennials on MTV and Comedy Central, and fans of CBS Sports, CBS News, and Paramount+.

About the role

This entry-level position is designed to bring in and develop skilled young people passionate about media, entertainment, advertising, and client service. The role immerses high-potential, recent college graduates in an operational-focused full-time position supporting key Ad Sales groups, with exposure to both Linear and Digital advertising. You will work closely with clients and top industry executives, collaborate with internal teams, and gain valuable insight into the Advertising and Media industry.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with account executives and account managers to fulfill daily client requests.
• Facilitate client order entry and management, collaborating with internal departments and external clients to ensure client delivery and exceed expectations.
• Communicate with Sales, Traffic, Sponsorship, and Pricing & Inventory partners to ensure post-sale execution of advertisement deals across multiple endpoints.
• Coordinate with Ad Ops teams to implement advertisers’ creative assets, brand safety guidelines, and other specific requests while adhering to internal regulations.
• Monitor and track campaign impressions, working with multiple departments to adjust orders and ensure full delivery and billing.
• Generate reports to fix discrepancies, resolve campaign and creative issues.
• Work directly with Billing/Finance partners to clear discrepancies and ensure proper revenue recognition at campaign ends.
• Provide ongoing reporting to Sales teams.
• Collaborate with Sales Associate Managers on routine responsibilities and future career goals.

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor’s degree.
• Unrestricted US work authorization.
• 0+ years of post-graduation professional experience.
• Well-developed interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills for interfacing across multiple levels and groups.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong attention to detail, work ethic, and judgment.
• Foresighted, initiative-taking individual and team player with the ability to learn quickly, be flexible, and adapt to a changing industry landscape.
• Desire and interest to work in advertising sales across media and entertainment platforms.

Pay

Hiring salary range: $50,500.00 - $68,000.00. The range applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay depends on geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Disability benefits.
• Tuition assistance program.
• Paid time off (PTO) or benefits as dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Generous paid time off.
• Opportunities for on-site and virtual engagement events.
• Unique opportunities to build community and make meaningful connections.

For a full list of benefits, visit Paramount’s benefits page.