Producer, Barkley Films at Barkley

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Film Production, Advertising, Branded ContentIndustries

Requirements

2–4 years of experience in production, advertising, or a related creative field
Working knowledge of production processes from pre-production through post
Experience collaborating with creative teams, clients, and vendors
Strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills
A proactive mindset and the ability to stay composed under pressure
A passion for craft, creativity, and collaboration

Responsibilities

Manage the day-to-day production workflow on assigned Barkley Films projects; internal and external projects
Partner with Senior and Executive Producers, Creative, Account, and Project Management teams to plan and execute high-quality productions
Engage early in creative development to help shape how ideas come to life
Build and manage production timelines, budgets, and resources with guidance from the Senior Producer
Work with internal production resources — editors, motion designers, camera operators, and drone cinematographers — as well as external partners including directors, DPs, editors, post-audio vendors, and talent agents
Source and coordinate production vendors and freelance partners, ensuring clarity around scope, timelines, and deliverables
Sweat every detail — schedules, budgets, and creative integrity — to make sure everything stays on track
Stay endlessly curious about new tech, from GenAI and ChatGPT to whatever’s next, and explore how it can push the production process forward
Advocate for inclusive production practices that align with Barkley’s DEI&B goals
Bring calm energy, creative problem-solving, and a “let’s make it happen” attitude to every project
Work closely with Business Affairs to handle rights, clearances, and compliance with SAG-AFTRA and related guidelines

Skills

Production Management

Budget Management

Timeline Management

Vendor Coordination

Creative Development

Post-Production

GenAI

Inclusive Production Practices

Barkley

Full-service marketing and advertising agency

About Barkley

Barkley is a marketing and advertising agency focused on creating modern brands that appeal to today's consumers. The agency works across various sectors, including consumer goods, finance, healthcare, non-profit, restaurant, retail, and travel, serving clients from large corporations to retail and hospitality brands. Barkley offers a wide range of marketing solutions, including advertising, communication, product innovation, media strategy, and talent management. By utilizing deep consumer insights, they develop campaigns that resonate with audiences and keep brands relevant. Their services include experience design, digital platform optimization, influencer activations, and creative campaign development, allowing them to support clients in achieving their business goals, whether launching new products or enhancing consumer engagement. Barkley's unique combination of creativity and data-driven insights sets them apart from competitors, ensuring they stay ahead of market trends.

Kansas City, MissouriHeadquarters

1964Year Founded

$5.1MTotal Funding

MERGERCompany Stage

Consulting, Consumer Software, Consumer GoodsIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement Plan

Risks

Rapid acquisitions may lead to integration challenges and cultural clashes within Barkley.

The merger with OKRP could result in operational inefficiencies and client conflicts.

Investment from a Chicago firm may lead to strategic shifts disrupting current operations.

Differentiation

Barkley is one of the largest independent, employee-owned advertising agencies in the U.S.

The agency combines creativity with data-driven insights for modern consumer engagement.

Barkley's integrated marketing approach spans multiple industries, ensuring brand relevance.

Upsides

Barkley's acquisition of Adlucent enhances its performance media and MarTech capabilities.

The merger with OKRP creates one of the largest independent marketing firms in the U.S.

Barkley's focus on ESG aligns with growing consumer demand for sustainable brands.

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