[Remote] VP, Media Planning at Barkley

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Requirements

8+ years in media planning with a track record of leading, developing, and inspiring high-performing teams
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field

Responsibilities

Set a clear strategic vision for clients and ensure every plan, POV, and recommendation ladders up to it
Be a trusted partner to senior clients; connect dots across Strategy, Creative, Data, CRM, and Activation
Be a creative media mind who brings fresh, breakthrough ideas and coaches the team to push past expected media moments
Translate data, audience insights, and competitive intelligence into sharp, actionable strategies
Keep a pulse on team bandwidth and elevate issues early to keep work moving with clarity and momentum
Be a confident communicator who can present complex ideas simply and represent Media at the most senior levels
Stay plugged into media and cultural trends and identify opportunities that advance client and agency impact
Be operationally strong: budgets, processes, cross-team workflows, and the details that keep plans buttoned up
Bring energy, curiosity, and optimism that fuels better thinking and a strong team culture
Build senior-level client relationships and use that understanding to ensure media deliverables surpass client expectations
Manage team bandwidth and build the business case for team growth
Coach the team to be flexible and adapt to evolving or ambiguous situations
Identify gaps in team performance and put together plans for how to level-up team performance
Put together & implement plans for long-term team growth and development

Skills

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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