Specialist, Paid Social

Barkley; Illinois; On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Flexible PTO

Life Insurance

401K

Job summary

BarkleyOKRP is seeking a Specialist, Paid Social to develop strategies and manage performance across paid social accounts, driving client results. This full-time, non-exempt position offers opportunities to influence media planning and measurement.

You will collaborate with teams, analyze data, and translate insights into actionable recommendations that improve ROI for BarkleyOKRP clients.

Qualifications

• Experience managing paid social campaigns and strategies.
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong Excel and numeric analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop paid social strategies and manage campaign performance.
• Analyze data to drive client growth and reporting.
• Collaborate with team to optimize media plans.

Skills

Curiosity

Strategic thinking

Initiative

Communication

Adaptability

Self-development

Tools

MS Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

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. We’re an independent media partner offering transparency, integration, and a relentless focus on business impact.

This is a full-time position for a Specialist, Paid Social at BarkleyOKRP. In this role, you will develop strategies and manage the performance of various paid social accounts, to drive client performance and growth.

This position is non-exempt.

Qualities

• Curiosity and Skepticism: You are always asking, “WHY?” You have an internal drive to learn more and expand your knowledge. You consider situations from multiple perspectives.
• Strategic, Creative Problem-Solving: You are analytical and enjoy working with data to derive insights. You use insights and knowledge to develop robust strategies and visions for success. You love coming up with creative solutions to new and old problems alike.
• Initiative: You are a gritty self-starter driven to find answers, solve tough problems, and overcome challenges. You proactively bring solutions to challenges.
• Communication & Storytelling: You can easily communicate complex information or nuanced situations. You know what details are necessary and what details to leave behind. You can marry data and storytelling to articulate a compelling vision.
• Adaptability: You can comfortably adjust in evolving or ambiguous situations. You use creativity to tackle new and existing challenges. You’re ready and excited for changes in the media landscape.
• Self-Development: You’re reflective and self-aware. You seek opportunities to learn and develop yourself and others.

Skills

• Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite with proficiency in MS Excel
• Comfortable using math and working with numbers on a daily basis
• Ability to show attention to detail
• Critical thinker with the ability to process information and make recommendations based on data
• Ability to work independently to complete projects and also work with a team

The annual gross base salary range is $50,000 - $60,000 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.

BarkleyOKRP’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion + Belonging

• At BarkleyOKRP, DEI+B drives work that matters. We believe people and creativity are made of the same substance, and when every perspective is valued, the impact is stronger. We build belonging as a business strategy, power inclusive creativity that delivers measurable results, and hold ourselves accountable as a B Corp committed to progress over performative intent. When people are valued, the work carries greater impact.