Working at Adwanted UK

We are the UK media industry's number one destination for media data, planning tools, market insight, news and conferences. Our client base covers the media and advertising industry from media owners and media agencies to TV tech companies and creative agencies.

We are an established but forward thinking company that believes in a welcoming, fun, relaxed working environment. Our emphasis is on teamwork, development, respect and great customer service. Most jobs are advertised internally first and we have a very high staff retention rate.

We like people who continue to learn, so whether you prefer traditional courses, online learning or any other means, Adwanted UK will support your advancement.

We are located on St Martins Lane, in Covent Garden, perfectly positioned for great cafés, pubs, restaurants and shops with excellent transport links. If you prefer to cycle, there's room for your bike.

Our profitable business is well-established but privately owned — and highly respected with the media industry. Join us to be part of the continuing journey!

We offer

• Competitive salary
• 35 hour working week
• Up to 25 days holiday
• Private health cover
• Permanent health insurance (income protection)
• Pension scheme
• Comprehensive worldwide travel insurance
• Interest-free travel season ticket loan
• Annual bonus scheme
• Learning & development opportunities

Current positions

Deputy Editor/Senior Reporter (depending on experience)

Location: Hybrid Working / Adwanted UK, 114 St. Martin's Lane, London, WC2N 4BE

Remuneration: competitive and dependent on experience

Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week)

Benefits: Comprehensive

The Media Leader is less than two years old but is widely regarded as the leading UK trade publication for the media business of advertising. Having rebranded from Mediatel News in 2022 and grown significantly since then, we are creating a new role with significant potential to grow in a dynamic and exciting industry.

We are currently seeking a senior journalist to create great content about what’s happening in media and advertising. Depending on the candidate, we will hire either a deputy editor, or a senior reporter that will be expected to progress to deputy editor. This person will report to the editor-in-chief and manage a team of reporters.

The ideal candidate will be able to produce high-quality content for our website, daily newsletter, podcast and video output, as well as maintain high professional standards, enjoy working on a wide range of editorial projects, as well as strive for improvement within a growing team.

The publication works closely with Adwanted Events, the provider of some of the biggest industry events, such as the Future of TV Advertising Series, the Future of Media, the Future of Brands, and Connected TV World Summit. The Media Leader journalists play an integral role in shaping the content for these events, as well as conducting live interviews on stage and creating content for our site, social media, podcast and video channels.

Core Responsibilities

The main things you would do:

• Research, write and edit articles related to media and advertising
• Manage daily content for the website and newsletter
• Contribute to our podcast and video channel
• Help shape the content for our industry-leading events, as well as interview people on stage
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with sources and industry experts
• Stay up-to-date with current events and trends in the media and advertising industries
• Contribute to the development of new content ideas and projects

The skills we're looking for:

• We would expect this role to appeal to someone with at least three years of experience in journalism but this is not a minimum requirement.
• Experience of reporting on the media and/or the advertising is preferred but not essential.
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Basic production skills for handling audio and video would be a bonus (we work with internal and external video and audio producers)
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of SEO best practices and social media platforms

Application process:

Apply in writing with your CV and a covering letter to jobs@uk.adwanted.comby 10am, Monday 11th September 2023

Systems Engineer

Location: Hybrid Working / Adwanted UK, 114 St. Martin's Lane, London, WC2N 4BE

Remuneration: up to £60,000 per annum

Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week)

Benefits: Comprehensive

Are you a tech enthusiast looking for an exciting role in a vibrant, collaborative environment?

At Adwanted UK, we are on the hunt for an enthusiastic Systems Engineer to join our team. If you live and breathe Linux, AWS and networking infrastructure, and love collaborating with like-minded individuals, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

What You'll Do

As a key member of our TechOps team, you will play a vital role in supporting and maintaining our web based B2B solutions and internal technical services. This role is a mix of server and network administration, with a dash of staff desktop support (don't worry, you will have a dedicated desktop support engineer to assist).

Why Adwanted?

• Innovative Technology: You'll work with top-of-the-line tech, including Linux Ubuntu, Windows Server, AWS cloud services, databases like MySQL, SQL Server, Amazon Redshift and PostgreSQL, nginx/php-fpm, Apache, Docker, and more. Our projects span across diverse technologies, giving you plenty of opportunities to learn, gain experience, and grow.
• Challenging and Exciting Projects: From supporting live client-facing applications to collaborating with our development and operations teams on product development projects, you will be at the forefront of innovative solutions.
• Team Collaboration: Be part of a supportive and friendly team that thrives on collaboration and mutual growth. We value open communication, camaraderie, and knowledge sharing.
• Career Development: We believe in nurturing talent, and you will have access to various learning and development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.
• Lively Work Environment: Located in the heart of Central London, our office is buzzing with energy and creativity. And if you prefer remote work, we are open to discussing flexible arrangements.

Who You Are

• Tech Enthusiast: You're enthusiastic about technology and enjoy staying updated on the latest trends and developments in the tech world.
• Autonomous Learner: You have a drive to learn and can work independently, taking ownership of projects and delivering exceptional results.
• Linux Guru: With 7+ years of Linux experience (Ubuntu/Debian preferred), you know your way around Apache or nginx/php-fpm and bash scripting.
• Analytical person: You thrive in troubleshooting situations and have 7+ years of experience supporting live B2B IT systems in an SME environment.
• Networking Whiz: With 4+ years of network infrastructure experience, you are a pro at maintenance, administration, and ideally, planning and architecture.
• Windows Aware: You've got experience working with Microsoft Windows-based environments, including Windows Server, Active Domain, and some PowerShell exposure.
• Database Aficionado: Database administration is your forte, and you are familiar with MySQL, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and Amazon Redshift.
• Customer-Oriented: User satisfaction is essential to you, and you have experience in staff desktop support and responding to user requests.
• Communicator and Collaborator: You enjoy working as part of a team who openly share the successes and challenges of each day and work together to arrive at great solutions.

If you are ready to embark on an exciting journey with a dynamic team of tech enthusiasts, Adwanted UK is the place for you. Join us and be part of the media industry's number one destination for media data, planning tools, market insight, news, and conferences.

Application process:

Apply in writing with your CV and a covering letter to jobs@uk.adwanted.com

Sales Executive - The Media Leader

Location: Hybrid Working / Adwanted UK, 114 St. Martin's Lane, London, WC2N 4BE

Remuneration: up to £32,500 per annum

Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week)

Benefits: Comprehensive

About Us

The Media Leader is the media industry’s leading source of news analysis, data, and opinion, an independent publishing brand owned by Adwanted Group.

Adwanted (formerly Mediatel) is the UK’s leading provider of media tech and data, with decades of experience across the media landscape. The company has also grown an internationally renowned events business, which runs global conferences, including The Future of Media and The Future of TV series.

Through its daily bulletins and website, The Media Leader platform offers sponsorship opportunities, content solutions, podcasts, webinars and banner advertising enabling clients to reach and engage their desired customer base effectively.

You will play a vital role in driving revenue growth by developing and executing strategic sales initiatives across all The Media Leader’s content solutions.

About the Role

This Sales Executive position at The Media Leader offers an exciting opportunity to work in a market leading media company and contribute to the success of top-tier brands through innovative advertising and content solutions. If you are a highly motivated and results-driven individual with a passion for media sales, we would love you to join our dynamic team and make a significant impact on the industry's landscape.

• Business Development: Identify and pursue new business opportunities by prospecting potential clients and advertisers.
• Sales Strategy: Devise and implement effective sales strategies, to drive revenue and achieve sales targets.
• Client Relationship Management: Cultivate strong, long-lasting relationships with clients, understanding their unique advertising needs and providing tailored solutions to meet their objectives.
• Customized Advertising Solutions: Collaborate with clients to create customized advertising and sponsorship packages that align with their marketing goals and deliver impactful results.
• Market Research: Stay updated on industry trends, competitor activities, and changes in the media landscape to identify new opportunities and stay ahead of the competition.
• Sales Presentations: Prepare and deliver compelling sales presentations to prospective clients, showcasing the value and benefits of The Media Leader's advertising and content solutions.
• Negotiation and Contracting: Handle negotiations with clients to ensure mutually beneficial agreements are reached and contracts are closed promptly.
• Sales Reporting: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of sales activities, performance metrics, and client interactions using CRM tools.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with internal teams, including editorial, marketing and content creation, to ensure seamless execution of client campaigns and content solutions.
• Customer Feedback: Gather feedback from clients and advertisers to improve existing products and services, as well as identify new opportunities for innovation.

About You:

• Proven Sales Experience: Up to 2 years of successful experience in media sales with a track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with the advertising industry, digital media, and emerging trends in content marketing and sponsorships.
• Strong Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas and concepts clearly and persuasively.
• Relationship Building: Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong, positive relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Results-Oriented: Goal-driven, self-motivated, and capable of working independently to achieve sales targets.
• Adaptability: Able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt quickly to changing market conditions.
• Tech-savvy: Proficient in using Hubspot, Asana tools, presentation software, and other relevant sales and productivity software, would be beneficial

Application process:

Apply in writing with your CV and a covering letter to jobs@uk.adwanted.com

Conference Producer

Location: Hybrid Working / Adwanted UK, 114 St. Martin's Lane, London, WC2N 4BE

Remuneration: up to £30,000 per annum

Hours: Full Time(35 hours per week)

Benefits: Comprehensive

About Us

Adwanted Events is proud to be the UK’s market leading content and events business for the media industry, running key industry conferences, seminars and bespoke events across a range of media and advertising themes across the globe. Our portfolio of media and TV events include flagship conferences: Future of TV Advertising Global, The Future of Brands, Connected TV World Summit and The Future of Media.

Adwanted Events are also proud to be the powerhouse behind industry revered events like The Year Ahead, The Future of TV Advertising Sydney, The Future of Audio, The Future of Gaming, The Future of TV Advertising Canada and The Media Leaders Awards. The latest initiative from Adwanted Events is The Future 100 Club, which brings together the rising stars and future leaders from across the media ecosystem.

Adwanted's highly regarded publications The Media Leader and Videonet amplify the events and the event partners by providing authoritative and thought-provoking news and opinion to readers across the 20,000-strong Adwanted Network and beyond. Both provide further promotional opportunities too, from advertising and advertorial to webinars to roundtables.

As part of the Adwanted Group – the leading provider of media tech, data and thought-leadership – we have decades of experience in every aspect of media we are connected to the key players and deliver unparalleled reach and influence across the industry and beyond.

About the Role

Program

• Conduct in-depth research on key subject areas to develop compelling and commercially focused conference agendas
• Research and gather key insight about the industry to make sure the conferences we put on standout as the best thought-leadership events in the media and advertising industry
• Work with the Head of Conference Production to make sure conference content strategy is aligned with the wider events portfolio
• Identify, source and secure high-level speakers both from within and outside the industry.

Content Marketing and Thought Leadership

• Position yourself as a thought leader and conduct interviews and panels on stage
• Work with wider team to guide commercial and marketing communications.
• Manage a presence on social media to engage with audiences and promote program topics.
• Work with The Media Leader team to develop cross-platform content and thought leadership strategies for key speakers

Project Management

• Deliver the themes, agendas and speakers to key deadlines
• Maintain clear and professional communication with internal and external stakeholders throughout the program lifecycle.
• Work with wider team to ensure effective program execution onsite.
• Provide support to conference chairs, speakers, and delegates throughout the event.
• Monitor the quality of speaker presentations and ensure adherence to program schedules.

About You:

• Proven experience in a conference production role.
• Bachelor's degree, ideally in an analytical or research-focused subject.
• Strong commercial awareness and project management skills.
• Excellent written and research skills.
• Ability to quickly grasp diverse and technical topics.
• Outstanding communication and influencing skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and adapt to different audiences.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to deliver unique and creative conference programs.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and pattern recognition abilities.

Application process:

Apply in writing with your CV and a covering letter to jobs@uk.adwanted.com

Strictly no agencies

IT Support Engineer

Location: Hybrid Working / Adwanted UK, 114 St. Martin's Lane, London, WC2N 4BE

Remuneration: £24,000 per annum to £25,000 per annum

Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week)

Benefits: Comprehensive

About the Team

Our IT Team is formed of 3 core members, soon expanding to 4 and supported by two other Technology Team members. Between us we cover supporting the core cloud infrastructure, local infrastructure, and desktop support. We are presently delivering projects to modernise account and laptop deployment as well as a prestigious cloud based Out of Home advertising project.

About The Role

• Proficiency in desktop support for Windows, Mac and Linux operating systems, including troubleshooting, installation, configuration, Group Policy management, domain administration and maintenance.
• Knowledge of Wi-Fi and wired networking protocols, standards, and devices, such as routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs.
• Ability to set up and manage meeting room technology, such as screens, speakers, microphones, and video conferencing systems.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 and Azure AD administration, including user and group management, security policies, licensing, and compliance.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, with the ability to explain technical issues to non-technical users in a clear and concise manner.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex IT issues in a prompt and efficient manner.
• Teamwork and collaboration skills, with the ability to work well with other IT staff and stakeholders across the organization.
• Continuous learning and development skills, with the willingness to keep up to date with the latest IT trends, tools, and best practices.

Working with end users and the TechOps team:

• Image and deploy hardware to issue to users.
• Create and manage accounts and permissions.
• Onboard new users
• Enable users to seamlessly work with company technology and get the most out of IT.
• Produce IT projects that streamline IT Support and service delivery.
• Engage with end users to understand their pain points and reduce them.

About You

You are looking to make your first steps to becoming a modern IT Support Engineer who:

• is passionate about providing excellent technical support to your colleagues.
• has some experience in desktop support (Windows, Mac, and Linux) Wi-Fi and wired networking, meeting room tech, Microsoft 365, and Azure AD
• is proficient in troubleshooting, problem-solving and communication skills.
• is proactive, collaborative and customer oriented.
• enjoys learning innovative technologies and keeping up with the latest trends in IT.
• has a desire to improve their skill set in cloud technologies and Linux.

Application process:

Apply in writing with your CV and a covering letter to jobs@uk.adwanted.com

Client Support Specialist

Location: Hybrid Working / Adwanted UK, 114 St. Martin's Lane, London, WC2N 4BE

Remuneration: £21,000 to £23,000 per annum

Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week)

Benefits: Comprehensive

About the Role

Adwanted UK prides itself on the excellent client service we provide across our products and services, and we are looking for someone who will help us maintain these excellent standards in client help and support. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and interpersonal skills, be able to work independently and as a team player and be a keen problem solver with an eye for detail.. You will be working with data, APIs, and AWS solutions so you will need to be comfortable with technical processes.

You will be reporting to our Client Lead but also working with the Sales Teams and Product Managers to ensure our clients not only receive excellent support but also listens and notices ways it can be improved.

• Responding to customer queries in a timely and accurate way
• Following up with customers to ensure any issues are resolved
• Sharing feature requests and effective workarounds with team members
• Identifying customer needs and helping customers use specific features
• Analysing and reporting any product issues
• Gathering feedback, recording and sharing it to contribute to product development
• Testing product developments and providing feedback
• Providing user onboarding and training
• Improving product usage through ongoing training and communication
• Informing customers about new features and functionalities
• Producing support documentation
• Keeping client databases updated and accurate
• Gathering customer feedback and sharing it with our Product, Sales and Marketing teams

About you

• Helpful
• Efficient
• Pro-active
• Problem solver
• Curious
• Technically minded
• Eye for detail

Application process:

Apply in writing with your CV and a covering letter to jobs@uk.adwanted.com

Strictly no agencies

Everyone is welcome at Adwanted UK

We believe that our differences are our strength! We are committed to cultural, ethnic, and social diversity within our teams, believing that everyone deserves fair treatment and equal opportunities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, origin, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, age, or disability.

We actively promote employee education, supporting your advancement and we will never hold you back from taking on more responsibility if you are willing & capable. Adwanted UK is located on St. Martin's Lane – a couple of minutes’ walk from Covent Garden. We are perfectly positioned for the cafés, pubs, restaurants, and shops, with great transport links, or there is a place for your bike too. But we also have a flexible approach to location so if you want to work from home some of the time that is OK.

We organise regular social events and have a brand new, relaxed and sociable office environment. Our profitable business is part of a wider international Group and is well-established but privately owned – and highly respected within the media industry. Join us to be part of the continuing journey so no matter what you look like, where you come from, what your favourite radio station is or if you even like football(!), we want to hear from you.

Application process:

Apply in writing with your CV and a covering letter to jobs@uk.adwanted.com

Strictly no agencies