[Hiring] Supervisor, Video Investments @BarkleyOKRP

Role Description

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Video Investments to help lead our video buying and strategy team. This individual will be an expert of the evolving video landscape, from linear TV to CTV, OTT, and digital video. You will be responsible for developing innovative, data-driven video investment strategies that deliver on client objectives, managing a high-performing team, and fostering strong relationships with media partners. You are a strategic thinker, a skilled negotiator, and a mentor who thrives in a fast-paced agency environment.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 8-10 years of experience in media planning/buying, with at least 5 years of direct experience in video investment (including Linear TV, CTV, and Digital Video). Agency experience is strongly preferred.
• Proven track record of successfully managing and developing a team of media professionals.
• Exceptional negotiation skills with a history of securing favorable terms and building strong partner relationships.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, generate insights, and make data-driven decisions.
• Proficiency with media research and buying tools (e.g., Nielsen, Comscore, Mediaocean, Video ad-serving platforms).
• Comfortable working within a fully integrated agency team collaborating with internal teams and business groups, including Creative, Account Management, Finance and Project Management.
• Capable of thriving within a fast-paced environment with ability to multi-task, manage/meet deadlines and be comfortable making decisions.

Requirements

• Negotiate and place video buys that deliver on the goals of the media plan.
• Prepare and present client buy overviews.
• Assist with agency Upfront and Scatter negotiations.
• Stay current on Video marketplace trends, including innovation, and be able to provide the integrated agency team with recommendations for campaign planning.
• Train and manage Associate level team members ensuring campaigns are executed and monitored flawlessly.
• Partner with integrated media team to report on campaign performance not only against deal terms but also client-specific KPIs and objectives.
• Build and keep collaborative relationships with media partners.
• Remain in constant communication with agency team members and clients, as needed, to share status of campaigns, bring forward new opportunities, or raise awareness of any unexpected issues.
• Assist with development of industry POVs and thought leadership.
• Lead in collaboration with finance team members to resolve media billing issues.
• Ensure strict adherence to client budgets while meeting client objectives.
• Support the analysis of campaign performance data across linear and digital video platforms to identify key trends, optimization opportunities, and strategic recommendations that drive improved client outcomes.

Benefits

• The annual gross base salary range is $70,000-$100,000 USD.
• This range represents the anticipated target salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and are based on factors such as a candidate’s qualifications, skills, and geographic location.
• Salary is one component of BarkleyOKRP's total compensation package, which includes multiple health insurance options, flexible PTO, life insurance, and 401K.