Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Barkley
Job overview
The Producer role at Barkley leads the production of video, print, and content projects, ensuring high-quality delivery on time and budget while collaborating across teams to elevate advertising production.
Responsibilities and impact
The Producer manages production from start to finish, collaborates with internal teams, sources and manages external partners, oversees schedules and budgets, negotiates vendor contracts, guides pre-production and post-production processes, ensures legal compliance, manages client communications, and stays updated on production trends.
Experience and skills
Requires 3-5 years in advertising production with expertise in video, print, and content, strong project management skills, knowledge of production processes, union rules, music licensing, vendor management, excellent communication, organizational skills, calmness under pressure, creativity, and familiarity with production tools like Google Workspace and Airtable.
Work environment and culture
Barkley values diversity, inclusion, creativity, and a collaborative environment that supports original thinking and innovation, emphasizing respect for craft and quality in production.
Company information
Barkley is a creative advertising agency committed to impactful work and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, supported by formal programs and partnerships to foster a diverse workplace.
Unique job features
The role emphasizes production as a creative discipline, offers opportunities to work cross-functionally with various teams, and involves managing relationships with creative partners to enhance output.
Company overview
Barkley is an independent, employee-owned advertising agency based in Kansas City, Missouri. Founded in 1964, Barkley is one of the largest independent agencies in the U.S., offering a full range of services including strategy, creative, design, engagement, PR, innovation, digital development, and data strategy. The agency is known for building "whole brands" for modern consumers and has been recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Barkley generates revenue through its comprehensive advertising and marketing services, working with a diverse portfolio of brands.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your experience leading end-to-end production across video, print, and content, emphasizing your ability to manage timelines, budgets, and multiple projects simultaneously.
Focus on showcasing your skills in vendor and partner management, negotiation, and building lasting creative relationships, as these are key to this Producer role at Barkley.
Apply through Barkley’s corporate career page and LinkedIn, and consider other job boards where Barkley posts to maximize your application visibility.
Connect on LinkedIn with current Producers or team members in Barkley’s production or creative departments; ice breakers could include commenting on recent Barkley campaigns, asking about their favorite part of working on production teams, or inquiring about Barkley’s approach to creative collaboration.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'production management,' 'vendor negotiation,' 'post-production oversight,' 'budget tracking,' and 'cross-functional collaboration' to ensure it passes initial screenings.
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