Wavemaker

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Wavemaker

Mission

To reshape consumer decision-making and experiences through media, content and technology.

Wavemaker is a global media, content and technology agency. In Australia, Wavemaker are currently ranked as the #2 Media Agency with over 250 people working across six offices: Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Perth and Auckland, New Zealand and are part of GroupM and WPP; the largest media buying alliance and marketing communications group in the world.

Highlights

Early career talent

Percentage of all staff*
33%
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Headcount growth

Last 12 months*
2%
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Entry level hires

Last 12 months*
278
New Hires

Funding / Market cap.

Latest funding round

[NYSE: WPP]
~$14.9b
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*LinkedIn data updated

14/11/24

Team insights

Life at Hatch

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  • Wavemaker is their name, their mission and their method. They believe there is always a better way to grow. Their attitude, Positive Provocation, is defined by the idea that what got you here, won’t get you there. They don’t provoke for the sake of it, they provoke to create innovative and better outcomes for clients.

  • Awarded gold in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) 2024 LGBTQ+ Inclusion Awards.

  • Wavemaker pride themselves on their culture and people. For the last four years they've rated in the top 20 ‘Best Places To Work Australia’.

Our Story

The Hatch story started when good friends Adam Jacobs (Ex THE ICONIC Founder) and Chaz Heitner (Ex Zip Co-founder) came together to build something they were deeply passionate about.

Both founders believe that traditional hiring processes are broken and limit people from finding work that’s a good fit for them. Since founding the company, Adam and Chaz have built a team that shares their mission and are both confident they will continue to build an impactful global company for many years to come.

Great for Graduates and Interns

Wavemaker has 2025 graduate programs and internships. Here’s your snapshot of programs, when to apply, perks and more.

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Career progression

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Perks and Benefits

Great for Graduates and Interns

This Hotlist employer has great opportunities for graduates and interns. Here’s your snapshot of programs, when to apply, perks and more.

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Currently at the company

When to apply

Programs available

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Internships (Summer only)
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Internships (Year Round)
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Grad Program (Fixed)
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Grad Program (Rotation)

What you need to know

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  • Wavemaker is their name, their mission and their method. They believe there is always a better way to grow. Their attitude, Positive Provocation, is defined by the idea that what got you here, won’t get you there. They don’t provoke for the sake of it, they provoke to create innovative and better outcomes for clients.

  • Wavemaker pride themselves on their culture and people. For the last four years they've rated in the top 20 ‘Best Places To Work Australia’.

AI insights

Employee feedback

AI summarised feedback about Wavemaker, based on Glassdoor company reviews.

Glassdoor rating

Last 12 months

3.7

Pros
  • Supportive Management
  • Good set of clients to work on
  • Positive company culture, opportunities in learning new things
Cons
  • Employees have expressed concerns about potentially overwhelming work hours and a perceived lack of career advancement opportunities within the company.
  • There seems to be a sentiment of dissatisfaction regarding the balance between workload and compensation, with some feeling that the pay may not be commensurate with the demands of the job, especially when compared to smaller agencies.
  • A few individuals have noted a sense of exclusion or discomfort due to what they perceive as office cliques or a lack of diversity, which could impact the inclusivity and overall work environment for new joiners or those from different backgrounds.

Company review summaries are generated by artificial intelligence based on third-party sources and do not reflect opinions or beliefs held by Hatch. Hatch is not responsible for the accuracy of content of these summaries. For full reviews, please refer to the original sources.

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Behind the scenes

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  • Development & Growth Opps

    Wavemaker’s inclusive policies include continuous training and development opportunities to allow employees to bring 100% of themselves, 100% of the time.

  • Health + Wellbeing

    Mental health is a priority at Wavemaker. Employees can take part in a transformative two-day Mental Health First Aid course to foster a stronger understanding of mental health problems.
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