Illia Solano

About Illia Solano

Hi! I am an NYU Tisch Film & Television graduate and currently a Sales Associate at Paramount, supporting advertising campaigns that connect leading brands with audiences across globally recognized networks and platforms.In my current role, I focus on client communication, deal management, problem-solving, creative development, and strategic planning. I work closely with internal teams to ensure operational efficiency and partner with clients to strengthen relationships and achieve both creative and business objectives.Previously, I interned with Paramount’s Creative & Strategy department, contributing to campaign brainstorms, asset management, live production coordination, and video editing. My professional background also includes internships with NBC News, MSNBC, and Hearst’s Fitch Group, where I developed marketing strategies, created multimedia content, and led research initiatives on short-form engagement tactics.At NYU, I served as a Teaching Assistant in the Production Area, conducting budget analyses, resource allocation evaluations, and strategic planning for student productions, in addition to facilitating collaborative workflows for over 1,300+ students. In the Post-Production Center, I developed educational resources, refined operational processes, and supported technical sound projects. As Director of Business Administration at Carlyle Embassy, I managed budgets and coordinated large-scale events for over 700 residents.

Experience

1. Ad Sales Associate

   Paramount

   Jul 2025 — Present · NY, US

   Serve as the primary contact for IPG agencies, overseeing post-sale execution and ensuring client satisfaction for client such as Bayer, Kenvue, Merck, Liberty Mutual, IHOP, and Nintendo-Monitor campaign delivery and impressions across cable and broadcast to ensure all linear orders deliver in full-Leverage pricing and inventory availability to negotiate CBS schedule changes and optimize client placements-Partner with Billing and Finance teams to ensure accurate revenue recognition and proper campaign closeouts

Education

• New York University

  Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA, Film and Television

• ASU Preparatory Digital

  High School Diploma

  2017 — 2021