Supervisor, Direct Investments

BarkleyOKRP•Kansas City, MO

2h•$70,000 - $100,000

About The Position

MissionOne Media, a brand within BarkleyOKRP, provides full-funnel media planning and buying, CRM, data, analytics, retail media, SEO, and digital experiences. The company describes itself as an independent media partner focused on transparency, integration, and business impact. It has more than $1 billion in annual billings and 200 team members, and its technology stack is powered by Adlucent, which joined BarkleyOKRP in 2024. The Supervisor, Direct Investments is responsible for the tactical planning, purchase, execution, and delivery of linear and digital audio and video, print, and out-of-home channels included in approved media plans. The role establishes tactical media strategies and client budgets and requires a proficient understanding of media measurement and how to apply it creatively. The position also oversees campaign development, buying, activation, optimization, tracking, reporting, client communications, and budget adherence. It is a full-time position.

Requirements

At least 2 years of buying experience.
Knowledge of and prior experience using Google Ads, Microsoft Advertising, and Amazon.
Strong organizational and mathematical skills.
Ability to multitask and deliver work on time to meet deadlines.
Ability to establish good working relationships with media representatives.
Ability to work effectively with internal teams and business groups, including Creative, Account Management, Finance, and Project Management.
Ability to communicate effectively with team members, external media representatives, and current clients.
Comfort working in a fast-paced environment and making decisions.

Responsibilities

Develop, manage, and optimize campaigns across platforms such as Google Ads, Microsoft Advertising, Amazon, and Pinterest.
Build relationships and maintain ongoing communications with media representatives.
Serve as an integral activation lead in key client communications.
Present at key client presentations and meetings.
Design optimal buys based on cost efficiency, forecasting, account segmentation, bid management, goal delivery, and vendor agreements.
Monitor media buys and take responsibility for post-buy results and ongoing reporting.
Update the Supervisor on current account status and escalate issues in a timely manner.
Oversee campaign tracking setup and implementation before launch, with support from Ad Operations.
Oversee creation of reporting dashboards and contribute to ongoing client presentations.
Collaborate with finance team members to resolve media billing issues.
Ensure strict adherence to client budgets while meeting client objectives.
Stay current on media trends and industry opportunities.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.