We understand that finding, attracting, and retaining the right talent is crucial for the success of any business, especially for startup and scale-up companies. Culture fit, candidate experience, and transparency form the foundation of any successful recruitment process.
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With 20 years of market expertise, we connect you with individuals who not only meet your needs but are also genuinely inspired by your vision, helping you achieve the impact and results that truly matter to you.
​The Retained Search Process
Definition
Designing a compelling brief goes further than just the job description. We understand the DNA of our clients: the culture, vision, values, and even the challenges so we can authentically represent you in the market and attract the right candidates to your business.
Discovery
We proactively headhunt for every assignment. During a process, each candidate will have at least 2 rounds of interviews with us, before we present our shortlist. We consult with you at every stage, to ensure good communication and that expectations are aligned on both sides.
Decision
Momentum is key and when managed effectively, can differentiate you from the competition. Given we are recruiting high performers, there are often hurdles to overcome, such as counter-offers, but we anticipate these situations, preparing candidates and clients for every eventuality.
*808 Talent can also provide ad-hoc contingency recruitment services.
For more information, please contact us.
Testimonials
David O'Carroll
COO at Aurora Media Worldwide
As Aurora has grown, identifying exceptional talent that aligns with our position, values, and culture is crucial.
Partnering with 808 Talent, Ben leveraged his extensive network and deep understanding of the Sports Production ecosystem, helping us attract brilliant individuals into our team.
Whether you need a single strategic hire or to recruit multiple positions simultaneously, 808 Talent provides a tailored, consultative approach leveraging our expert headhunting skills to find the ideal candidates for your business.
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We have more than 20 years of experience in running successful retained search campaigns across the globe.
Market Specialism
Our expertise spans the entire technology lifecycle of content, from acquisition to distribution. At 808 Talent, we partner with innovative companies specialising in areas such as Remote and Virtual Production, AR/VR, Graphics, Cloud Production Systems, MAM, Media Supply Chain, Orchestration, Content Preparation, AI, Metadata, Analytics, Content Discovery, AdTech, Transcoding, Video Distribution, Cyber Security, Playout, Streaming, OTT, FAST, and VOD.
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In Sports Production, our competence covers Live Events, Production, Distribution, Contribution, Virtual Advertising, and Video Clipping. We also collaborate with elite sports technology vendors that provide cutting-edge video and data analysis solutions to professional teams, leagues, and federations worldwide.
Acquisition & Production
Video Delivery, Distribution, FAST & OTT
Content & Workflow Management
Sports Production
AI, Data & Metadata
Global Reach
What are you hiring for?
We connect leaders of innovative, progressive technology companies, with some of the brightest and talented minds in the industry from sales through to technology.
Leadership & Management
CEO COO CRO / CSO CTO CFO MD / GM Chief Product Officer CHRO / Chief People Officer
Sales & Business Development
S/VP Sales Sales Director Business Development Strategic Account Director Regional Sales Manager Account Manager Pre-Sales Solutions Architect
Marketing &
Product
CPO Head of Product Product Owner Product Marketing Product Manager Business Analyst CMO Head of Marketing Field Marketing Digital Marketing
Customer
Service
CCSO Vice President of Customer Success Customer Success Manager Head of Support
Professional
Services
Delivery Manager Program Manager Project Manager
Technology &
Software
CTO CIO Chief Security Officer Head of Technology Head of SW Development Head of QA Software Architect Solution Architect Scrum Master
Ben Swanton
Founder, 808 Talent
In this rapidly evolving global landscape of Broadcast & Sports Media Technology, attracting and retaining the right talent has never been more crucial.
Ultimately, it's the people who will shape the culture, drive performance, and determine an organisation’s success.
