Business Details
34 Years
experience
Your Trusted Media Recruitment Partner in London
Media Contacts is a specialist media and communications recruitment agency with over three decades of experience. Established in 1992, we began as a London-based recruiter focused on media sales and editorial roles, later expanding into events, marketing, PR, and healthcare communications. Our international reach spans Europe, North America, and Asia, supported by a vast network of industry contacts.We pride ourselves on ethical practices, a 94% candidate probation success rate, and tailored recruitment solutions for permanent and temporary roles. Our team provides strategic career guidance to candidates and partners, combining market expertise with personalized service to meet evolving industry demands.
Services
Media Recruitment
Executive Search
Graduate Careers
CV Advice
Interview Training
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of specialist recruitment expertise in media and communications.
- Our international network spans Europe, North America, and Asia.
- 94% candidate probation success rate demonstrates quality placements.
- Ethical practices prioritise individual respect and long-term partnerships.
- Tailored solutions for permanent, temporary, and executive search needs.
What people say
High calibre candidates
No-pressure approach
Strong market understanding
Excellent candidate support
Proactive and thoughtful
Services
Media Recruitment
Specialist recruitment for media roles including editorial, sales, and production. We match candidates with employers across traditional and digital media sectors. Our expertise ensures placements that align with organisational needs and industry trends.
Executive Search
Targeted executive search for senior roles in communications and media sectors. We identify strategic leaders through our extensive network, ensuring cultural fit and leadership capabilities that drive organisational success.
Graduate Careers
Career development support for graduates entering media and communications fields. We provide CV advice, interview training, and job placement services to launch successful industry careers.
CV Advice
Professional CV review and optimisation services for media professionals. Our consultants provide tailored feedback to highlight relevant skills and experience for competitive job applications.
Interview Training
Comprehensive interview preparation for media and communications roles. We offer practice sessions, industry-specific question guidance, and confidence-building techniques to maximise candidate success rates.
People
Ben Nice
Editorial Director
Ben has placed four high-calibre editorial team members in 18 months, combining deep industry knowledge with a no-pressure recruitment approach at TMT Finance.
Lydia Matthews
Global Managing Director
Lydia consistently sources quality candidates across seniority levels, providing efficient and transparent recruitment support for The Hive Network's talent acquisition needs.
Krithi Bhandari
Account Manager
Krithi secured her ideal role through Media Contacts' tailored placement services, demonstrating their effectiveness in matching candidates with precise career requirements.
Jane Geiger
Research Analyst
Jane received dedicated career guidance leading to her ideal research role, highlighting Media Contacts' patient and personalised candidate support approach.
Joe Morrison
Recruiter
Joe appreciates the collaborative recruitment style and flexible candidate matching process that consistently delivers strong candidates for Reorg's requirements.
Questions
What recruitment services do you specialise in?
We specialise in media, events, marketing, PR, and healthcare communications recruitment across permanent, temporary, and executive roles.
How do you ensure candidate quality?
Our 94% probation success rate reflects rigorous candidate vetting and market expertise in matching skills to client requirements.
Do you operate internationally?
Yes, we serve clients across Europe, North America, and Asia with locally informed recruitment solutions.
What support do candidates receive?
Candidates get CV advice, interview training, and career guidance from our specialist consultants throughout their job search.
How are recruitment fees structured?
Fees range from 20-30% of salary, with package options including free basic recruitment and premium support tiers.
Can graduates access career support?
Yes, we offer graduate-specific services including job placement, CV optimisation, and interview preparation for media sectors.
Reviews (2)
Anna Babre
Oct 08, 2016
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Sent my CV, Amy asked to re-send it with the client names next to each job-done it, re-sent it in 2 different formats. Silence for a week- writing to catch up about the application- Amy Pattisson-Emms tells me that I didn't send her my CV with the brand names (which I did) and the position is gone. Great. Communication skills and professionalism booming. Waste of time really. I hope I am wrong and I was just unlucky to contact Amy.
Hussain Ahmed
Nov 13, 2014
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Best media recruitment agency in London. Honest and experienced consultants, I would highly recommend to anyone searching for industry specific jobs.
