Now Hiring - Paramount Pictures - Sales Associate (June 2023 Start)- Chicago in Chicago, IL

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Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link 34017 Chicago, IL, US, 60601 Chicago Full-Time Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic studios, networks and streaming services, Paramount's portfolio of consumer brands includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+, Pluto TV and Simon & Schuster, among others. Paramount delivers the largest share of the U.S. television audience and boasts one of the industry's most important and extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, the company provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions.DEADLINE TO APPLY: -Friday, November 11, 2022 by 11:59pm ETPlease note: -this position will start in June 2023 (as part of a June cohort). The salary for this role is $55,000 annually and is eligible for overtime.Paramount is a leading innovative advertising organization that delivers advertising revenue across all our media brands using groundbreaking research, data, partner marketing, and sales strategy approaches. We work creatively across all media platforms - TV, digital, social, experiential/ live events, emerging platforms; and all audiences - from young kids with the Nickelodeon brands, to Millennials with brands like MTV and Comedy Central; as well as fans of CBS Sports, CBS News and Paramount+!We're looking for a goal-oriented talent to join our Advertising Sales Operations team at the entry-level, and we'd love to hear from you!This entry-level position aims to bring in and develop talented young people passionate about media & entertainment, advertising, and serving clients. The role will immerse high potential, recent college graduates into an operational-focused full-time role supporting two key Ad Sales groups - Cable TV and Digital Video - with additional exposure to Creative/Influencer and Advanced Advertising - providing a complete picture of media sales and training for future advancement. This opportunity is a unique and exciting way to collaborate frequently with clients, high-level industry executives, and a diverse group of internal constituents while developing a keen understanding of the Advertising and Media industry.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with Sales, Traffic, and Pricing & Inventory partners to support flawless execution of advertising campaigns
• Facilitate client order entry and management, working with both internal departments and external clients, to ultimately ensure client delivery and satisfaction
• Coordinate with Ad Ops teams to carry out advertisers' creative assets/tags, brand safety guidelines, and any other specific requests
• Monitor/track and regularly report on campaign impressions and work with multiple departments to make any adjustments needed to ensure orders deliver and bill in full
• Generate reports to troubleshoot/resolve discrepancies or campaign/creative issues
• Work directly with Billing/Finance partners to help clear discrepancies and ensure proper revenue recognition at the campaign ends
• Provide ongoing reporting to Digital/Convergent Sales teamsQUALIFICATIONS:
  • Associate or Bachelor's degree
  • Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communications skills required to interface across multiple levels and groups
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Attention to detail, work ethic, and excellent judgment
  • Proactive self-starter and team player, ability to learn quickly, be flexible, and adapt to changing industry and organizational landscape
  • Desire and interest to work in advertising sales across media & entertainment platforms
    WE OFFER:
    • 401k matching
    • Employee Wellness Programs
    • Employee Discounts
    • Complimentary Paramount+
    • An inclusive, agile, and energetic work culture
    • A company-wide mentorship program (Mentorship+). The Ad Sales organization also offers its own internal advisor network for Sales Associates.
      Upon completion of the program, Sales Associate's will have opportunities within the company to advance their careers in areas including, but not limited to: marketing, sales, commercial operations, client services, pricing and inventory, and other areas within the ad sales organizations.
      As part of the evaluation process applicants will be required to play a games-based assessment.Recruitment Timeline (subject to change):
      • Applications Live- October 3rd-November 11th
      • Video Interview Invitations- Late November/Early December
      • Offers- MarchParamount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. 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. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.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. [please apply online] as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.[please apply online] or by sending an email to [please apply online]. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.Paramount believes in creating environments that allow our primary focus to remain on providing entertainment, education and information to our millions of viewers around the world. As part of this commitment to health and safety, Paramount requires COVID-19 vaccines for current U.S. employees, including all newly hired employees, subject to applicable law. Union employees are subject to the agreement reached between the Company and the applicable Union.