Working at WideOrbit

Since 1999, WideOrbit has been providing media companies with state-of-the-art software to manage all of their advertising campaigns. Their mission is simply to make it easier to buy and sell advertising. As different technologies are developed, WideOrbit continues to transform and grow, creating so much new opportunity for its employees, as well as prospective ones.

Diving Into the Values at WideOrbit

The True Values Lie in the People

When a company is thinking about its values, it is often easy for those at the top to dictate what they are and what direction the company will go in. But WideOrbit came up with its company values a little differently. They asked their employees what motivated them and what values were driving them to be apart of the WideOrbit family. Here is what they found.

Employees wanted to make anImpact , to see their contributions make a difference

ThePeople : a diverse, smart group of caring people that are never too busy to help

A littleBalance goes a long way. WideOrbiters work smart and use their time wisely to accomplish tasks so they can pursue other passions outside of work

Lastly, WideOrbiters value and appreciate strongLeadership

If you look into this company, you will see people that have been with them for years. It is getting more and more uncommon to see people sticking with the same company for more than, say, 5 years. But WideOrbit is full of employees who boast, 9, 10, even 13 years with the company. That type of longevity just shows how much WideOrbit values its people and how well they take care of them.

The Culture at WideOrbit

WideOrbit is made up of people who just get along. There are no butting personalities or big egos here. The teams do a lot of things together, from karaoke nights to just going out for drinks, there is always room to have a little fun.

The work-life balance is second to none with WideOrbit. The company encourages employees to always pursue the right balance in their lives. The company offers the flexibility of working remotely if necessary so there is never any looming stress regarding being able to get your work done.

It is a positive work environment with co-workers who are eager to help as well as learn and grow. That leads to a very collaborative environment where everyone is comfortable giving and asking for help and advice.

The Office at WideOrbit

Bring Your Skills to North Beach

While there are several WideOrbit spots across the U.S. and even a few in Europe, the company's headquarters is in San Francisco. That office is located just north of the Financial District, in the North Beach area of town. The office is surrounded by awesome restaurants, sporting clubs, and shops and has a great view of the water. Other locations include:

London, United Kingdom

Paris, France

Agawam, MA

Coppell, TX

Lynnwood, WA

Vancouver, WA

Bellevue, WA

Denver, CO

New York, NY

Birmingham, AL

Hailey, ID

The Benefits at WideOrbit

The Wide World of Great Benefits

WideOrbit takes care of its own with a great benefits package. The company offers a comprehensive health care package and very competitive wages. Some other benefits include things like:

Stocked cafes and snacks

4-week sabbatical

401k with match

Generous PTO policy

Casual work environment

You will also be working in an environment where you will have ample access to leadership and knowledge. You will always get to see exactly how your work impacts the company. That means that the company's successes are your successes.

The Interview at WideOrbit

A vast majority of past and current employees have said that their experience interviewing with WideOrbit was a very positive one. There are even people who weren't offered a role at the company after interviewing that said that it was a really positive experience.

One thing that almost everyone agrees on regarding the interviews with WideOrbit, though, is that they aren't your run of the mill, easy interview. There are specialized skill tests that are tailored to different types of positions. There could be up to eight different interviews and the process could take more than six weeks, so come prepared for the long haul.

What Else to Check Out

WideOrbit has a blog on its website that is overflowing with awesome information. It is information not only for prospective and current employees, but also for clients and anyone interested in the world of business and industry. Especially the television/radio industry. One of the latest installments in the blog is a series of five articles written by company execs, almost as a state of the union type address. The series is called 20/20 Vision. The installments are:

We're Just Getting Started with Will Offeman, Chief Product Officer

Industry Collaboration -- Making the Sum Greater Than the Parts with Mike Zinsmeister, EVP, Chief Revenue Officer

Leveraging a Solid Foundation for the Next-Gen Traffic System with Arden Adair, Director of Product Management

Seeing Clearly Through the "Clouds" with Eric Moe, Chief Technology Officer

The Secret Sauce with Eric Samuelson, Senior Director of Professional Services

This series and all of the other in-depth content that the team at WideOrbit produces is a great way to learn about their ever-changing industry. There is a read for everyone in there blog so be sure to check it out. You may even find some talking points that could set you apart from other candidates.