Advertising Director

Job overview

The Advertising Director role is onsite in Williston, ND. Expected compensation is $85,000–$105,000 per year, based on qualifications and experience. The Williston Herald provides local journalism to Williston and western North Dakota and is part of Forum Communications Company, a regional media organization. The director leads advertising sales strategy across platforms, manages and develops local sales representatives, and supports sales goals and revenue planning. The role builds advertising partnerships and helps the company’s sales teams execute initiatives and meet business objectives.

What you'll do

• Direct advertising sales strategies across platforms
• manage, coach, and develop local sales representatives
• work with sales staff to develop strategies and attain goals
• maintain advertising partner relationships
• coordinate revenue forecasting and sales variances with the business office
• review sales contracts, goals, and initiatives
• support talent acquisition and new-hire sales training.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

advertising director

full-time

onsite

williston nd

forum communications company

advertising sales

sales leadership

media

revenue forecasting

sales training

digital advertising

$85k–$105k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision packages
• paid maternity and parental leave
• company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• optional critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage
• retirement benefits with company match
• paid time off and volunteer hours.

Why this role

Leads advertising sales for the Williston Herald, a local news organization serving Williston and western North Dakota.

About the employer

Forum Communications Company is hiring for this role. Industry: Periodical Publishers. Sector: 51.