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Account Executive

Forum Communications Co.
Rapid, SD Full Time
POSTED ON 8/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/19/2026
Description

Passionate about advertising? Love collaborating with local businesses? Are you a natural connector who cares about the Black Hills community? You’ll fit right in!

KNBN NewsCenter1—the NBC and CBS station in Rapid City, SD—is looking for a full-time Account Executive to join our team. As the area’s local television voice, our mission is to keep viewers safe, informed, and connected—whether they are in Rapid City, Belle Fourche, Hot Springs, or somewhere in between.

This Account Executive position has great potential for growth and advancement with Forum Communications Company. We offer aggressive commissions and a bonus program with uncapped earning potential based on your sales. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone eager to excel in a media sales career, making it an ideal role for an ambitious Account Executive or candidates with sales, advertising, marketing, communication, and public relations backgrounds. This position is located on-site in Rapid City, SD, and some travel to surrounding area communities may be required.

What You’ll Do

  • Grow revenue as an Account Executive by developing new business and expanding client partnerships.
  • Create and deliver impactful advertising solutions that connect businesses with our audiences.
  • Build long-term relationships as a trusted marketing partner in the Rapid City market. .
  • Pitch, negotiate, and close deals while meeting (and exceeding!) sales goals.
  • Collaborate with creative and production teams to bring campaigns to life.
  • Track performance and share results that prove the value of our platforms.
  • Stay ahead of industry trends to keep clients competitive and successful.

What’s In It For You

  • Uncapped commissions with exciting bonus opportunities.
  • Career growth in a thriving, innovative media company.
  • A collaborative team culture where creativity and results are celebrated.
  • Access to multiple platforms (TV, radio, digital, streaming) to offer clients unique solutions.
  • Benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

If you’re a motivated go-getter who loves media, thrives on creativity, and is eager to control your own earning potential, we want to hear from you!

About The Company

We are a family-owned media and technology company that has been providing trustworthy, quality journalism and business solutions for more than a century. We’ve always been in the business of telling stories, but we’re more than just a newspaper today. As one of the Upper Midwest’s largest media organizations, we are leaders in the business of print and digital news, technology, telebroadcasting, printing, and agency advertising.

The company is comprised of passionate and purpose-driven people fueled by collaboration and innovation. In addition to a generous benefits package, you’ll enjoy development and growth opportunities, an inclusive and creative culture, and a safe working environment. We believe in supporting each other, working hard towards common goals, and having fun. Come for the perks. Stay for the people.

Benefits

Forum Communications Company offers the following for all full time and 32 benefited employees:

  • Health, dental, and vision packages
  • Company paid short term disability and life insurance coverage
  • Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage options
  • Paid maternity and parental leave
  • Retirement benefits
  • Generous PTO and paid volunteer hours

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. FCC currently does not offer employer sponsorship.

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