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Crucible Recruitment

Crucible Recruitment is a specialist recruitment consultancy focused on hi-tech creative industries, with a core strength in the global video games sector and adjacent domains including AI, simulation, defence and medical imaging. Headquartered in Sheffield, UK, and registered as Crucible Recruitment Ltd (company number 10478522), the firm supports clients across the UK, EU and North America, helping them secure hard-to-find talent for Console, PC, Mobile and VR/XR platforms. The consultancy operates across key disciplines—Art, Coding/Engineering, Production and Design—regularly handling searches for roles such as Unreal and Unity engineers, rendering and graphics/GPU programmers, online and UI programmers, .NET and Flutter developers, multiplayer level designers and game designers, as well as VFX, UI, concept, character, 2D/3D artists, producers, product leaders and operations managers. Whether delivering one critical hire or staffing an entire studio, Crucible brings a consultancy-led, common-sense approach that emphasizes honest, unbiased guidance without the hard sell, ensuring both candidates and hiring teams can make confident, informed decisions. The team is led by founder and lead recruiter Pete Aunins, who brings over two decades of games industry recruitment experience, alongside seasoned recruiters Sahil Shetty, Siddharth Rajmohan, Rosmi Jacobs and Akanksha Prasad—collectively offering a deep network and proven capability in headhunting, market mapping and engaging in-demand candidates worldwide. Clients range from high-growth start-ups to established global groups, and the firm is adept at supporting fully remote, hybrid and on-site hiring models. Crucible’s service offering spans permanent recruitment, contract staffing and executive search, enabling studios and technology organizations to scale quickly while maintaining quality. With a reputation for reliability, sector knowledge and long-term partnership, Crucible Recruitment consistently delivers the right talent to power innovation in games and cutting-edge technology fields.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceFilm & Television ProductionSports ManagementGambling

HQSheffield, United Kingdom

Friedman Personnel Agency

Founded in 1978 and headquartered on West Hollywood’s iconic Sunset Boulevard, Friedman Personnel Agency is a specialist staffing firm dedicated to the entertainment and new media ecosystem. As the original personnel service for the entertainment community in Hollywood, the agency blends the resources of a large national firm with the high-touch service of a privately owned business, delivering pre-screened and pre-tested talent to a broad spectrum of clients. Friedman supports talent agencies, producers, directors, major movie and television studios, production companies, movie trailer teams, animation studios, modeling agencies, fashion houses, public relations and marketing firms, as well as confidential celebrities, financial companies, non-profit organizations, and political clients. Its offering spans temporary staffing, temp-to-hire, direct-hire, management, and executive placements, complemented by a rigorous interview, skills evaluation, and software testing process that ensures candidate quality and fit. Typical placements range from receptionists, clerical staff, and executive assistants to personal assistants, estate managers, human resources professionals, managerial roles, and C-level executives. For clients who want to select their own short- or long-term workers without taking on payroll administration, Friedman serves as employer of record, managing payroll, taxes, workers’ compensation, W-2 year-end and IRS reporting, paying employees weekly and issuing a simple invoice for a nominal fee. The firm’s longevity and deep relationships across Hollywood’s creative and corporate corridors underpin a reputation for integrity, loyalty, and consistent delivery, with many placed candidates advancing to executive roles over time. Led by founder Jules Young, the team remains closely engaged with both clients and candidates, focusing on personalized service, fast response, and enduring partnerships. Whether scaling a production team, hiring a high-profile personal assistant, or conducting an executive search for a studio or media company, Friedman Personnel Agency provides a trusted, discreet, and results-driven approach to staffing in entertainment and new media.

Temporary StaffingPermanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtGamingPerforming Arts (Music, Theatre)Visual ArtsAdvertisingJournalismGraphic Design

HQWest Hollywood, United States

Crew Supply

Crew Supply is a specialized audio visual and event production staffing company serving the Greater Toronto Area, trusted by AV equipment providers, event technology companies, event producers, venues, festival organizers, marketing agencies, and professional firms. The firm supplies production crew, corporate AV technicians, and venue staff for conferences, trade shows, AGMs, exhibitions, festivals, brand activations, permanent installations, and fast-paced corporate events, covering everything from unloading trucks and building stages and scenic to operating lifts and executing complex show runs. Its roster spans general AV crew for setups and strikes through to highly specialized operators and engineers, including A1 audio engineers, V1 video engineers, A2/V2/L2, breakout operators and floaters, graphics and camera operators, projectionists, stage managers, scenic/video/LX/audio hands, backline technicians, and certified scissor-lift operators. Crew Supply is particularly known for LED expertise—regularly building and maintaining large LED displays for live events and film—and delivered a 70-foot-wide, 30-foot-tall LED wall for CBS Studios used on productions like Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and Star Trek: Discovery. With 1,000+ events staffed annually in Toronto’s downtown core, clients rely on its consistent delivery and seasoned on-site leadership; Crew Leads liaise with client teams to keep work safe, timely, and on brief. The company emphasizes safety and preparedness—crew arrive with full PPE and commonly used tools—and backs this with a proactive health and safety program addressing hazards around fast-fold screens, truss work, and large-scale LED builds. Its office team carefully reviews gear lists, production schedules, floor plans, and schematics to build customized crews matched to technical specifications, while deep local venue knowledge streamlines logistics at major Toronto venues. Testimonials from organizations such as TKNL, Diversified Canada, Encore Canada, Fasken, MARS, and others highlight responsive service, reliable technicians, and a partnership mindset that delivers on time and within budget for events of every size and complexity.

Temporary StaffingContract StaffingSOW/ProjectsGamingPerforming Arts (Music, Theatre)Visual ArtsContent CreationPublic RelationsAdvertising

HQToronto, Canada

Kinetic Events Staffing

Kinetic Events Staffing is a nationwide temporary staffing partner specializing in conference, event, retail, and promotional programs since 2006. The company builds local rosters in major U.S. markets and supplies trained, on-brand talent for everything from a handful of trade show representatives to hundreds of staff across multi-market campaigns. Its core capabilities span conference staffing (registration and credential checks, ushers and way-finders, badge checks, room monitors, production assistants, and transportation staffing), event staffing (venue and stadium teams, box office and front-of-house ticketing, racing and festival crews, and pop-up retail), and brand ambassador programs (street teams, guerrilla marketing, trade show booth staff, in-store demos, experiential marketing, and product sampling). Every engagement includes in-office project management, rigorous planning and training, and on-site supervision to ensure that staff directives align with client goals and that day-of execution is smooth, responsive, and professional. Kinetic Events Staffing supports programs with geo-fenced check-in, app-based communications, and digital training modules for reliable team coordination and performance tracking. The company handles hiring, management, scheduling, payroll, and insurance, providing fully compliant coverage nationwide and removing administrative burden, risk, and uncertainty for clients. With a dedicated workforce in sixteen cities and established talent pools across additional markets, the team scales quickly for conferences, trade shows, festivals, sports, retail activations, and brand campaigns. Flexible engagement models include short-term shifts, extended assignments, ongoing programs, and work-to-hire scenarios. Trusted by leading brands, agencies, retailers, and event producers, their client portfolio features household names across apparel, technology, entertainment, sports, and beverages, reflecting a proven ability to represent high-profile brands with professionalism and a smile. Transparent billing and flexible payment structures round out a service model designed for accuracy, clarity, and speed from quoting to wrap reports, making Kinetic Events Staffing a dependable partner for complex, time-sensitive, and large-scale staffing needs.

Temporary StaffingContract StaffingSOW/ProjectsHotel ManagementCulinary ArtsTravel & Tourism OperationsPerforming Arts (Music, Theatre)Visual ArtsMuseums & Galleries

HQSan Francisco, United States

JBA Executive Recruitment

Founded in 2003, JBA Executive Recruitment is an internationally focused executive search firm dedicated to the Broadcast, Media and Entertainment markets. The boutique works as a trusted partner to boards, CEOs and investors, and is widely recognised for delivering senior executives and management talent across these fast-moving sectors. Operating with a deliberately restricted client roster, JBA minimizes off‑limits constraints and conducts truly comprehensive searches that surface the best candidates in the market rather than the best of those immediately available. The firm supports organizations of every size—from multinationals and mid‑cap companies to start‑ups and private equity‑backed ventures—and executes cross‑functional mandates spanning general management, sales, marketing, operations, technology and HR. JBA’s approach combines rigorous research, imaginative sourcing and discreet outreach with a personal commitment to integrity, service quality and measurable outcomes. Each assignment is managed meticulously from briefing to completion, with detailed documentation and regular communication to ensure clarity, pace and alignment. Central to the firm’s methodology is a deep understanding of each client’s culture and strategy; JBA invests time on site and with stakeholders to capture the nuances that often define a successful hire. This insight, combined with extensive industry networks and many years of sector expertise, enables the firm to identify, assess and engage high‑caliber leaders who can drive growth, transformation and performance in broadcasting, content, advertising, streaming, production, technology and adjacent media segments. Based in Hampshire, United Kingdom, and serving clients internationally, JBA balances boutique flexibility with disciplined execution, tailoring each search to unique business needs while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism at every stage. The result is a consistently high‑quality service that aligns leadership talent with the strategic and operational demands of modern media and entertainment businesses.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentSOW/ProjectsGamingPerforming Arts (Music, Theatre)Visual ArtsAdvertisingJournalismGraphic Design

HQWaverley, United Kingdom

John Powless Tennis Ctr

John Powless Tennis Center is a premier indoor and outdoor tennis club in Madison, Wisconsin, serving the community for more than 40 years with a welcoming, member-focused environment and programs for all ages and abilities. Recognized by the USTA as the #1 Club in Wisconsin and the Midwest and a national finalist, the center blends high-quality facilities with an instructional philosophy that emphasizes technique, strategy, teamwork, fitness, and a lifelong love of the game. Members and guests enjoy eight indoor hard courts, a dedicated indoor half court/pickleball court, four outdoor hard courts, and two outdoor clay courts, all maintained to be clean, well-lit, and professionally groomed for year-round play. A full-service pro shop provides knowledgeable guidance, apparel, racquets, professional stringing, footwear, tennis balls, and repair services, while member amenities include child care, convenient court and lesson scheduling, a community room, a full-service front desk, a spacious lobby, and secure, clean locker rooms. The PTR-certified JPTC coaching team delivers private lessons, group instruction, skill-building clinics, social play, match play, and league opportunities, with seasonal adult and junior programs designed to meet players at every stage—from first-time learners to competitive athletes refining match tactics. Transparent pricing and non-member court fee options support accessible instruction across outdoor, clay, and indoor settings. Open daily, typically from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., the club adjusts evening and weekend hours based on reservations and observes closures on major holidays, encouraging players to call ahead. Honoring the legacy of John D. Powless, the center continues to foster an inclusive, community-oriented tennis culture where players can develop their game, connect with others, and enjoy both recreational and competitive pathways in a supportive, award-winning setting.

Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingGamingPerforming Arts (Music, Theatre)Visual ArtsGamblingHigher Education (Faculty, Administration)Corporate Training & Coaching

HQMadison, United States

Middle East Broadcasting Networks

Middle East Broadcasting Networks (MBN) is a media organization serving Arabic-speaking audiences with fact-based journalism, analysis, and storytelling across digital and video platforms. Through its Alhurra-branded website and channels, MBN curates original reporting, explanatory features, opinion columns, and investigations that help readers “know” and “understand” the region and the world, reflected in editorial sections such as لتعرف (to know), لتفهم (to understand), أصوات (voices), and a long-form ماغازين (magazine). The network’s coverage spans key geographies and themes—Lebanon, Iraq, Syria, Yemen, Iran, and China’s regional footprint—alongside U.S. policy, national security, governance, and socio-economic issues. A steady cadence of video journalism, including series like “الحرة تتحرى” and “حكي وحكايات,” complements written content with interviews, documentaries, and explainers, while curated YouTube playlists and an active Instagram presence extend reach and engagement to on-the-go audiences. MBN also offers newsletters, including a specialized “مرصد النفوذ الصيني” (China Tracker), providing synthesized insights on geopolitical and economic influence. The platform features contributions from recognizable bylines and wire partners, plus exclusive interviews and on-the-ground reporting, balancing timely updates with deeper, data-informed context. Multiformat storytelling—articles, interactives, and high-quality video—caters to diverse consumption habits, and an English entry point broadens accessibility for bilingual readers. With approximately 640 employees contributing across editorial, production, digital, and audience functions, MBN emphasizes rigorous standards, editorial independence, and clarity of presentation, using visual journalism and explainer formats to demystify complex topics from sanctions and terrorism to energy security and humanitarian crises. The result is a comprehensive, continually updated destination that connects regional developments to global dynamics, equips audiences with verified information, and fosters informed public discourse across the Middle East and its diaspora.

Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingExec Search & Interim MgmtDigital MarketingContent CreationPublic RelationsPerforming Arts (Music, Theatre)Visual ArtsMuseums & Galleries

HQSpringfield, United States

Crucial Link Owner-Operators: Choose the UN-Franchise!

Crucial Link empowers entrepreneurial recruiters to launch and grow their own staffing businesses without the restrictive cost and control of a traditional franchise. Based in Middleburg Heights, Ohio, the company’s Owner-Operator “UN-franchise” model lets partners focus on the front line—winning clients, building candidate relationships, and solving workforce challenges—while Crucial Link runs the back office. From day one, owner-operators build equity with no upfront fees as Crucial Link manages payroll, taxes, benefits, compliance, invoicing, and collections, and provides marketing support, technology selection, and process optimization. Operators are trained on the C.L.O.S. system and equipped with a modern tech stack that includes Clay, an AI hiring agent, and the Find Fast App to accelerate sourcing, screening, and engagement. The model is built for grinders and creative problem-solvers who value autonomy and want a clear path to ownership and an eventual exit strategy. The company’s approach is grounded in real agency experience: founder Matt Sheets grew Day Star Staffing from humble beginnings into a provider trusted by industrial firms, national and regional brands, and even professional sports organizations in Cleveland—practical know-how that now informs Crucial Link’s training, standards, and client-first execution. With shared services and enterprise-grade infrastructure behind them, owner-operators can deliver temporary staffing, direct hires, and employer-of-record solutions across diverse markets, from manufacturing operations needing flexible crews to white-collar teams seeking specialized talent. By removing operational friction and franchise constraints, Crucial Link enables its partners to scale faster, serve clients better, and build lasting enterprise value on their own terms.

Temporary StaffingPermanent RecruitmentPayrolling/EORAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseVisual ArtsMuseums & GalleriesFilm & Television Production

HQMiddleburg Heights, United States

Owen Thomas Group

Owen Thomas Group is an international search and consulting firm that connects talent to opportunity across high-demand professional markets with a values-led, relationship-driven approach. Operating with global reach and local expertise from hubs in New Jersey, Houston, Maine, and Florida, the firm partners with organizations ranging from high-growth innovators to established enterprises to deliver critical hires across permanent, contract, and executive leadership roles. The company’s deep sector focus spans Construction, Engineering and Architecture, where its leadership and many consultants come from industry and understand how projects are designed and built end-to-end, enabling delivery of skilled tradespeople, project managers, architects, and multidisciplinary engineers. In Technology and Data Analytics, Owen Thomas places professionals from entry-level help desk through to CTO, including software engineers, data scientists and analysts, network engineers, cybersecurity specialists, cloud architects, BI analysts, web developers, and IT project managers. The team also supports Sports & Entertainment alongside complementary disciplines in Finance and Legal & Compliance, bringing market insight and a tailored search methodology to niche, time-sensitive, and confidential mandates. Clients value the firm’s personal approach, rigorous market mapping, and commitment to long-term partnerships, while candidates benefit from transparent communication, interview preparation, and offer negotiation support that prioritizes fit, career development, and retention. Combining experienced consultants, sector intelligence, and modern recruitment technology, Owen Thomas Group blends executive search craft with hands-on delivery to produce shortlists that are technically strong and culturally aligned. Whether building a project team, standing up a data function, or hiring a transformative executive, the firm mobilizes a curated network, structured assessment, and proactive outreach to reduce time-to-hire without compromising quality. Its mission—connecting talent to opportunities—guides every engagement, underscored by integrity, responsiveness, and measurable outcomes for both clients and candidates.

Exec Search & Interim MgmtPermanent RecruitmentContract StaffingSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceInterior DesignGamingPerforming Arts (Music, Theatre)

HQNew York, United States

Onward Play

Onward Play is the gaming-focused division of Onward Search and a leading provider of staffing and talent solutions for gaming, esports, XR, and the metaverse. As one of the first agencies in this space, the team combines deep industry expertise with an expansive network to help AAA studios and cutting-edge companies hire specialized talent, build project teams, and engage fractional and interim advisors who can accelerate delivery. Through flexible engagement models that include contract, contract-to-hire, direct hire, team staffing, strategic consulting, and fractional leadership, Onward Play supports critical initiatives across console and PC games, mobile and cloud titles, casino and real-money gaming, esports and sports, corporate gamification, e-learning, publishing, tabletop games, TV/film/media tie-ins, Web3, and VR/AR/MR spatial computing. Their vetted talent bench spans Audio/Video and cinematic roles; world-class Design disciplines from 2D/3D art to technical art, VFX, and game, systems, economy, and level design; Marketing and Production, including community, influencer, partnerships, and program/project management; core Technology such as AI engineering, Unreal/Unity, C++, gameplay, graphics/rendering, live ops, network/server, platform, mobile, optical systems, blockchain game engineering, and QA; and UX/UI, product management, research, and strategy for immersive experiences. Recognized for service excellence, Onward Search has earned ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing awards for both Client and Talent Satisfaction, and Onward Play has been named Best Gaming Recruitment & Staffing Agency at the Gaming & Development Awards; the team is also a proud IGDA member, actively engaged in empowering developers and supporting sustainable careers. Whether a studio needs a single specialist, a turnkey team to execute an entire milestone on time and within budget, or a seasoned interim leader to bridge a gap, Onward Play provides the people who power shipping games and innovative interactive experiences, backed by the resources and reach of Onward Search’s 1M+ expert network and corporate headquarters in Fairfield, CT.

Contract StaffingPermanent RecruitmentExec Search & Interim MgmtGamingPerforming Arts (Music, Theatre)Visual ArtsTelecomDigital MarketingContent Creation

HQLos Angeles, United States

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