Anchor Free

Jobs

AnchorFree is creating an innovative location-based content and persistent advertising delivery network to reach consumers online at the right place, right time, and with the right ad.

AnchorFree Hotspots can be found at 1000's of locations nationally: airports, major hotels, restaurants and coffee chains. We know the mobile professional inside and out - and can pinpoint relevant advertising within every aspect of the on-line user experience. Our company is well know for the development of an award winning Free VPN solution called the Hotspot Shield that provides protection against identity theft online.

Interested in working for AnchorFree?

AnchorFree offers all employees an exciting and challenging work environment enhanced by a competitive compensation package. Please send your resume with a cover letter to: jobs@anchorfree.com.

Current Job openings:

Senior Software Engineer
AnchorFree is looking for an innovative software engineer to join a world-class team responsible for developing revolutionary software that will significantly impact online advertising while providing free, secure Wi-Fi access to millions of users. You will be developing Windows client applications that deliver customized content through popular web browsers.
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Online Advertising Account Executive
AnchorFree is looking for a proficient and results driven individual with tremendous sales and people skills. The ideal candidate will have a strong reputation within new media sales and demonstrate solid agency and direct client contacts. This individual is expected to be a proficient online media sales executive with a proven track record of achieving results. We're looking for an energetic self-starter who is proactive in driving revenue, increasing the client base, and selling advertising within our HotSpot Media Network.
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QA Technician
The QA Technician is responsible for installing and testing new, Wi-Fi modems.
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HotSpot Shield in the news.

Computer expert Ken Colburn talks about ways to prevent sidejacking when you are using a public hotspot.

Press Highlights


AnchorFree Hires Two Ad Sales Gurus
By Kathleen, ADOTAS 4/7/2008

WiFi Hotspot Surfers Beware: Sharks Patrol These Waters
By Jack M. Germain, TechNewsWorld 3/26/2008

Monetizing Free Wi-Fi
By Adam Kirby, Associate Editor -- Hotels, 3/1/2008

Making Cents of Ad-Supported Wi-Fi
By Jeff Goldman, Wi-Fi Planet 2/14/2008

Connecting To NeW Sales
By Audrey Gray, Dealerscope 2/1/2008

Why hotspot ads sizzle
byline by Mark Smith of AnchorFree, iMedia Connection 1/21/2008

Mobile Products to Watch in 2008, Part 1
PC World, 12/26/07

AnchorFree and Improved Geotargeting
Screenwerk - Greg Sterling blog, 12/20/07

AnchorFree Seeks to Provide Wi-Fi at Local Stores and Services
By Peter Krasilovsky, The ClickZ Network, Dec 19, 2007

Ad-Supported Wi-Fi: Back to Basics
By Anna Maria Virzi, The ClickZ Network, Dec 14, 2007

Away From Big Cities, The Mobile Internet can be Hard to Reach
By Jermy Wagstaff, Wall Street Journal, December 7, 2007

New York Times: Anchofree's Innovative Hotspot Ad Network
By Lia Miller, New York Times, November 27, 2007

AnchorFree CEO: Hotspot Local Ad Network Beats Google, Yahoo, INTERVIEW
Insider Chatter, Donna Bogatin, November 15, 2007

iChat: Mark Smith, AnchorFree's Executive Vice President of Strategy and Products
ShootOnline, November 14, 2007

MuniWireless.com: Interview with AnchorFree
Carol Ellison , December 5, 2007

AnchorFree Target Blogs, Wi-Fi Hotspots With New Ad Technology
MediaPost: Online Media Daily, November 6, 2007

Ad-Supported Wi-Fi Network Launches
By Matthew G. Nelson, The ClickZ Network, Nov 6, 2007

Sharing could use community to provide free Wi-Fi
Ryan Kim, Chronicle Staff Writer, Monday, September 17, 2007

Bayfair Mall Goes Wireless
By Amy Sylvestri, The San Leandro Times, 11/29/07

Wifi companies now offering free service for businesses
Clark Howard, November 28, 2007

Hot spots with a catch: Ads
International Herald Tribune (New York Times syndication), 11/26/2007

In-Store Wi-Fi is Free, but Not Commercial-Free
Cnet/News.com (New York Times syndication), 11/27/2007

AnchorFree launches ad network for free access
Wi-Fi Networking News, 11/27/2007

Media Buyer Planner
Reaching Consumers On-the-Go via Free Wi-Fi Provider, 11/27/2007

WiFi for Customers
NYS SBDC Research Network, 11/27/2007

Free wifi
It matters to J Dwivedi, 11/27/2007

Would You Use WiFi with Commercials?
GeekSugar.com, 11/28/2007

The Constantly Evolving Advertising Market
Jason Mandel, Launchsquad, Nov 8, 2007

As Online Advertising Grows, The Question Is How Much Is Too Much?
Gigaom, November 7, 2007

Ad:Tech, WiFi and More
Daily Wireless, November 5, 2007

AnchorFree Launches Advertising Network for Reaching Consumers at Hotspot Locations
iPhoneHeadlines.com, November 5, 2007

Bayfair Center Will Host Wi-Fi Hotspot
By Martin Ricard, Bay Area News Group, November 26, 2007