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BarkleyOKRP

Senior Specialist, Direct Investments

BarkleyOKRP, Osage City, Kansas, United States, 66523

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MissionOne Media Overview

MissionOne Media is a brand within BarkleyOKRP that combines full-funnel media planning and buying services, CRM, data, analytics, retail media, SEO, and digital experiences. The Senior Direct Investments Specialist plays a key role in executing direct media investments, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring smooth campaign implementation. Base pay range

$57,000.00/yr - $72,000.00/yr Responsibilities

The Senior Specialist ensures accuracy in media activations, supports contract negotiations, and provides input on strategic recommendations. They actively contribute to the tactical execution of media placements across offline and digital channels, including audio, video, print, and OOH, within approved media plans. The role takes on greater responsibility for campaign logistics, troubleshooting challenges, and optimizing media performance and offers foundational insights into best practices and strategy while applying a strong understanding of media measurement to help develop effective tactical approaches and budgets that drive impactful results. Qualities

Curiosity and Skepticism: You are always asking, “WHY?” and consider situations from multiple perspectives. Strategic, Creative Problem‑Solving: You are analytical and enjoy working with data to derive insights, developing robust strategies and visions for success. Initiative: A gritty self‑starter driven to find answers, solve tough problems, and overcome challenges. Communication & Storytelling: You can marry data and storytelling to articulate a compelling vision. Adaptability: Comfortable in evolving or ambiguous situations and ready for changes in the media landscape. Self‑Development: Reflective, self‑aware, and always learning. Strong organizational and mathematical skills. Ability to multi‑task and deliver work on time for set deadlines. Ability to establish good working relationships with media reps. Ability to work effectively with a variety of internal teams and business groups. Ability to communicate effectively within a team environment, with outside media reps, and with current clients. Prepared for a fast‑paced environment and comfortable making decisions. Qualifications

1+ years of Media Buying experience (preferred). Knowledge and prior use of buying software (Strata preferred). Experience working in a DSP (The Trade Desk preferred). Knowledge and utilization of 1st and/or 3rd party data. Strong organizational and mathematical skills. Ability to multi‑task and deliver work on time for set deadlines. Ability to establish good working relationships with media sales reps and negotiate rates/make‑goods. Ability to work effectively with a variety of internal teams and business groups. Ability to communicate effectively within a team environment, with outside media sales reps, and with current clients. Prepared for a fast‑paced environment and comfortable making decisions. Compensation

The annual gross base salary range is $57,000–$72,000 USD. Salary is one component of BarkleyOKRP’s total compensation package, which includes multiple health insurance options, flexible PTO, life insurance, and 401K. Diversity & Inclusion

We believe being radically diverse and inclusive is the key to becoming one of the world’s great creative idea companies. BarkleyOKRP is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging as part of our corporate strategic goals, supported by a formal DEI+B program, Employee Resource Groups, and agency commitment.

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