Meltwater was founded in Oslo, Norway, in 2001. As the legend goes, the company started with only two men, a coffee machine, and $15,000 in startup capital. Our original address was Shack15, a little office space located in a shipyard in Oslo, where the team cobbled together borrowed hardware to create our first server farm. As the world's first online media monitoring company, the team worked tirelessly to educate the Norwegian market on the value of tracking, monitoring, and analyzing online news.

Our footprint began to grow in the early 2000s as the company's operations began expanding throughout Scandinavia, then the United Kingdom, and, eventually, Europe. After focusing our attention on conquering the United States, we set our eyes to Asia-Pacific. By 2008, we had a physical presence—and an impressive customer list—on every continent.

During this time, we became one of the first companies globally to offer social listening and social media analytics, and have consistently been at the forefront of innovation within our industry. Over the past five years, we completed eight acquisitions, earning us international recognition as one of the most prominent acquirers of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data science companies in the world.

Today, we are proud to have built Meltwater into a global company. We know many companies take a different path to growth, but we aren't like many companies. We are Meltwater, and we think that's what makes us unique. We hope you do, too.

Our Culture is Our North Star

We have a fundamental belief in people and the potential that they possess. We aspire to provide all of our employees with the resources and opportunities they need to succeed because when the right people are in the right working environment, great things happen.

What We Stand For
We believe that culture is so much more than what we say on our website. It is in our DNA as a company and has fuelled our growth and success for nearly twenty years. It is something that we take seriously, and something that we have great pride in. We strive to create an environment where our people are motivated by their colleagues to discover new strengths and shine even brighter. We keep our entrepreneurial spirit alive within every team and every department—delighting in hard work and relishing the feeling of accomplishment that comes with it.

Our values are at the core of our culture, and they can be summed up by the acronym MER, which means more in Norwegian. These values can be taken as a commitment to our employees and our customers.

Moro
[‘mo(·)ro]
This is the Norwegian word for "fun." We believe that in order to become truly successful, we should all enjoy what we do on a daily basis. That’s why we promote a fun, collaborative working environment, where individuals should feel comfortable and inspired. We strive to partner with our customers to deliver an enjoyable experience throughout their entire journey with Meltwater.

Enere
[‘e nðr’e]
In Norwegian, this means “number one.” At Meltwater, ‘average’ isn’t good enough. Our goal is to build a groundbreaking company, where team members push themselves beyond their comfort zone, to develop as professionals, and as people. Our customers should expect that we will go above and beyond to provide a world-class product and service, and that we will always put them number one.

Respekt
[re’spekt]
This is the Norwegian word for “respect.” We believe that it matters how a company or an individual becomes successful. We are not willing to achieve success at any cost, and we believe that there is always a right way to become number one. We have a strict ‘no sharp elbows’ policy, and we should treat all of our colleagues and customers with respect and humility. Likewise, our customers should feel respected, valued, and appreciated in every interaction that they have with Meltwater.

MER
An acronym for Moro, Enere and Respekt, which creates the Norwegian word “more.” We celebrate our victories without losing our drive to improve—whether in reaching personal goals or corporate milestones. We push each other to deliver best-in-class solutions to our customers, and we continually challenge ourselves on the innovation required to help them stay ahead.

Diversity at Meltwater

Since our founding in 2001 in Oslo, Norway, we have operated with a global mindset. Today, we are proud to have built Meltwater into an international company composed of individuals with a diverse range of backgrounds and skill sets. However, like many other companies, we can continue to do more to support internal and external D&I initiatives—and we are committed to doing so!

Activities Around Diversity
Diversity is highly valued at Meltwater, which is why we have created several internal programs dedicated to ensuring that Meltwater remains an inclusive working environment for all employees. 

We have also established partnerships with a number of external organizations fighting for social justice and racial equity to provide them with free access to our platform and consultation services.

Statement from Our CEO
“One of our core values is Respekt (the Norwegian word for respect), and as the CEO of Meltwater, I am committed to ensuring that all of our employees uphold all of our values. 

Over the past two decades we have built a global network of talent composed of individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and ways of thinking, and we will continue to do so in the decades to come.” - JOHN BOX, MELTWATER CEO

Explore Your Limits. Expand Your Career.

Whether you’re looking to take on a leadership role within your home city or open an office in a far-flung corner of the globe, we believe in helping our people realize their full potential. Ready to push the limits of your career?

Why Join Our Team?

Join the Meltwater Team
We are always on the lookout for exceptional talent around the world. Our International Management Training program is one of the premier tech-sales programs in the world. Outside of our customer-facing roles, we have world-class Product, Engineering, and Central Operations teams, with roles to match all levels of experience. We love working here, and we would be thrilled if you considered a position at Meltwater for your next career opportunity as well.