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    Media
    Dedicated Teams

    The media industry is entering a new era of digitally enabled content delivery and management. To achieve smooth operations, drive transformation and deliver immersive content experience, media companies need star-quality tech expertise across multiple disciplines. 

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    Media IT Staff Augmentation

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    With the right team, you can transform existing platforms and apps, harness AI and machine learning, or scale up operations to wow a wider audience.

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    Tech roles filled for media clients

    96%

    Of our candidates pass the trial period

    4.3%

    Attrition rate
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    The power of together for immersive content experiences

    The media industry is being revolutionized by artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). To thrive in this new environment, media companies need to harness these powerful tools to create, deliver, and scale seamless and engaging content experiences at speed. And they need to do all this while navigating regulatory compliance, addressing consumer concerns about data privacy and strengthening defenses against cybersecurity attacks. On top of all that, keeping up with rapidly evolving regulations, avoiding data silos, and keeping costs under control are constant challenges in the media industry.

    In the modern digital media arena, lacking the right tech skills makes it virtually impossible to keep up with the competition, maintain subscriber numbers, and stay one step ahead of cybercriminals.

    Building skilled R&D teams to support complex digital initiatives and content delivery platforms takes people who not only have the right skills, but who can shine in the company culture like a well-loved TV favorite. A partner who can help you uncover the tech stars of tomorrow – and make sure you keep them – so that you can deliver quality content seamlessly and at scale to your audiences. One who can make digital transformation the star of your show.

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    The star quality you need to wow your audiences

    With our proven expertise in building dedicated tech teams for some of the world’s best-known media brands, we can help you drive digital transformation, keep your operations rolling like a well-scripted film, and deliver immersive content experiences. With Nortal as your talent scout, you get access to a goldmine of skills to support digital content management, video subscription services, platform scalability, and advanced performance engineering.

    Build and onboard a new media-focused tech team to tackle any challenge, project, or innovation need in eight weeks or less. Here are the top four reasons to partner with Nortal:

    We’ve filled over 180 demanding roles – including cloud engineers, DevOps specialists, and machine learning experts – for some of the best in the media business. This deep understanding of the media industry’s tech talent needs means we can assemble A-list teams to support your digital initiatives and content delivery innovations.

    We find the right people, but you stay in control. Transition from a traditional to a digital-first strategy with dedicated tech teams that enhance digital platforms to improve responsiveness and consumer engagement.

    Tap into our expertise in re-engineering cloud infrastructure and optimizing performance for high-traffic platforms. With Nortal's expertise, you can maintain reliability and stability while enhancing responsiveness across web and mobile platforms.

    Engage consumers effectively and unlock new revenue streams with tailored solutions for advanced content management and custom subscription and payment systems. Our expertise in user experience optimization, multi-language support, and content structuring will ensure you can deliver premium, accessible content worldwide.

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    Our pool of talent includes software developers, cloud engineers, DevOps specialists, machine learning experts, and data engineers. With our deep knowledge of digital content management, video subscription services, platform scalability, and advanced performance engineering, you can build high-performing tech teams that drive innovation forward fast.

    Check out our FAQ to learn more about how we build and operate dedicated teams for you.

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    Forget talent shortages! 

     Build your tech team in just 4 to 8 weeks
    Build your team

    Dedicated tech team enhances software and DevOps capabilities

    Global media giant Dow Jones had already built a compact team of skilled developers in Sofia, focused on developing web and mobile apps, APIs, and data feeds. Nortal's expertise in attracting and retaining top tech talent was instrumental in helping Dow Jones quickly scale this team. Today, this high-performing tech unit operates as an extension of Dow Jones’ core technology team.

    Technologies: .NET, DevOps

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    Services designed
    around your needs.

    Our services are designed to provide you with the flexibility and expertise needed to overcome any project challenge, regardless of size or complexity. We'll adapt to your roadmap and manage the heavy lifting of hiring teams while you yield control.

    Access to cross-border talent markets

    With Nortal, you are empowered to access talent markets beyond your local labor market. We focus on understanding actual business needs. Our experts will advise you on different talent market options, providing deep knowledge and insights into the local talent pool, salary ranges, competitive environment & working culture.

    Team composition & tech skillset advisory

    We provide expert advisory services to help you compose the ideal team tailored to your project needs. Our seasoned consultants assess your requirements and recommend the optimal mix of tech skillsets, ensuring your team is well-equipped to deliver exceptional results.

    Recruiting & selection of talent

    See our talent acquisition capability as an extension of your own organization. We source & handpick the best talent by leveraging advanced sourcing techniques and modern evaluation methods to ensure you gain access to the most qualified professionals who align perfectly with your requirements. You profit from Nortal's vast talent network, which we have been building for 25+ years.

    Legal support & risk mitigation

    Navigating the complexities of cross-border labor laws and regulations is our specialty. We offer comprehensive legal support and mitigate the risks organizations face when building large teams on their own, with less flexibility to scale back if needed. We safeguard your business against potential pitfalls in a volatile business environment and ensure full compliance with applicable legislation.

    Payroll & HR administration service

    Our payroll and HR administration services streamline the management of your international workforce. We handle all aspects of payroll processing, benefits administration, and compliance, allowing you to focus on your core business operations while we ensure the team members are compensated accurately and on time.

    Employer branding ​coverage & support​

    We enhance your employer branding by providing strategic coverage and support, positioning your company as a desirable workplace in agreed-upon talent market(s). Our service includes creating compelling brand narratives, promoting your culture and values, and leveraging Nortal's own employer brand reputation.

    Purpose-built development unit delivers key digital products

    News UK is the media group behind some of the most powerful media brands in the English-speaking world. When the company’s technology division launched a major program to transform the tech stack that had evolved from the print editions to a new, scalable, and efficient platform, Nortal was chosen as its trusted partner to quickly establish and grow a development unit in Bulgaria. Today,  the team is trusted to develop key News UK digital products.

    Technologies: JavaScript, iOS, Android, React, AWS, Go, Kubernetes, Terraform

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    “The whole Nortal team has been a dream to work with because they want us to have the best experience and outcome. We rely a lot on good communications and keeping each other honest, which has resulted in the start of a fantastic base for us in Sofia. ”


    Jeremy Burns,
    Head of Software Engineering, News UK

    Strategic partnership transforms web platform and mobile apps

    TimelessToday, established by global peace ambassador Prem Rawat, has gained a huge following across more than 140 countries thanks to its attractive, accessible content. Nortal came on board to help TimelessToday re-engineer its web platform and mobile apps so that the company could better serve its rapidly growing number of visitors.

    Technologies: .NET, Azure Cloud, SQL, DevOps, JavaScript, AngularJS, ASP.NET MVC, Entity Framework, nopCommerce iOS, Cocoa Touch, CocoaPods, Facebook SDK, Google SDK, GCD Android, AndroidX

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    “They are an incredible team of architects and developers, but their greatest strength lies in their transparent business model. They understand the importance of a harmonious business relationship. Their philosophies aligned perfectly with our business goals."

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    IT Manager, TimelessToday

    Media staff augmentation
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    Risk-free start

    We make starting with staff augmentation a breeze. No time and volume commitments, no start or exit fees, and absolutely no lock-ins. We're dedicated to ensuring your experience is as risk-free as possible.

    High retention teams

    We are very good at building motivated cross-border teams. It’s not just words; it’s also numbers. The teams we’ve built have a 4.3% p.a. attrition rate, while 96% of our candidates pass the trial period. We put a lot of emphasis on cultural match-making, which is one of the reasons why our customers stay with us for more than 5 years on average.

    Transparency

    We don't gain from pushing the priciest talent. Instead, our monthly fee prioritizes the longevity and growth of our partnership. By focusing on delivering top-quality talent and service, we ensure that your success is ours.

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    Frequently asked questions

    Find answers to common questions about our Media IT Staff Augmentation services, collaboration options, costs, trial periods, and more. We cover all the essentials to help you understand how we work and ensure a smooth partnership experience with us.

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