Specialist, Direct Investments

BarkleyOKRP•Kansas City, MO

7d•$48,000 - $60,000

About The Position

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 Direct Investments Specialist is responsible for supporting the execution of direct media placements across offline ( TV, Radio, Print, OOH) and digital channels (CTV and Streaming Audio). This role provides foundational exposure to media activations, working closely with the buying team to ensure smooth campaign execution, accurate reporting, and vendor coordination. The Specialist will develop an understanding of direct media buy strategies and contribute to campaign success through organization, attention to detail, and collaboration.

Requirements

Minimum 1 year of Media Buying experience required, relevant internships considered
Excellent organizational skills to manage campaign details and timelines
Familiarity with buying platforms and tools (e.g. SQAD, Freewheel/Strata, MediaOcean, Nielsen, Comscore)
Strong organizational and mathematical skills
Ability to multi-task and deliver work on-time for set deadlines
Ability to work effectively with a variety of internal teams and business groups, including Creative, Account Management, Finance and Project Management
Must be prepared for a fast-paced environment and be comfortable making decisions

Nice To Haves

Curiosity and Skepticism: Always asking, “WHY?” with an internal drive to learn more and expand knowledge, considering situations from multiple perspectives.
Strategic, Creative Problem-Solving: Analytical and enjoys working with data to derive insights, using insights and knowledge to develop robust strategies and visions for success, and coming up with creative solutions to new and old problems alike.
Initiative: A gritty self-starter driven to find answers, solve tough problems, and overcome challenges, proactively bringing solutions to challenges.
Communication & Storytelling: Ability to easily communicate complex information or nuanced situations, knowing what details are necessary and what details to leave behind, and marrying data and storytelling to articulate a compelling vision.
Adaptability: Ability to comfortably adjust in evolving or ambiguous situations, using creativity to tackle new and existing challenges, and being ready and excited for changes in the media landscape.
Self-Development: Reflective and self-aware, seeking opportunities to learn and develop oneself and others.

Responsibilities

Supporting the execution of direct media placements across offline (TV, Radio, Print, OOH) and digital channels (CTV and Streaming Audio).
Working closely with the buying team to ensure smooth campaign execution, accurate reporting, and vendor coordination.
Developing an understanding of direct media buy strategies.
Contributing to campaign success through organization, attention to detail, and collaboration.
Establishing good working relationships with media reps.
Working effectively with a variety of internal teams and business groups, including Creative, Account Management, Finance and Project Management.
Communicating effectively within a team environment, with outside media reps as well as with current clients.
Reviewing insertion orders and invoices for accuracy.