11 Jacksonville Companies Proving That All The Good Jobs Aren't In All The Big Cities

No really, we're serious!

Think all the cool jobs with the killer perks are located in New York, Chicago, Boston, San Fran. or some other hot-shot city in the US?

Think again!

Just take a look at what these Jacksonville, FL based companies have to offer. After all, it's often times the smallest things that leave you with the biggest smile. :)

Downtown Vision

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They're the behind-the-scenes ninjas working to improve Downtown Jacksonville. They're the journalist and promoters for Downtown (including our own little shin-dig called Art Walk) who work to create a clean and welcoming street-level environment, and advocate for improvements to create a 24-7 bustling Downtown.

FUN FACT: Part of their job is planning things like a massive silent disco throughout the streets of downtown.

KYN

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KYN helps build early-stage startup businesses. They also offer an apprenticeship program that is available to both design and development students who are interested in gaining industry experience working with clients and developing digital products.

FUN FACT: They pay you to learn, plus they have a treasure chest of sugary treats... A treasure chest, people!

PCR Agency

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PCR is a digital strategy and marketing agency that focuses on inbound methodologies to improve the relationship between consumer and the company.

FUN FACT: They enjoy Friday afternoon Beer30 Meetings .... Mmmmm. Beer.

Station Four

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S4 is a digital agency that develops and executes marketing strategies backed by a team of amazing designers, illustrators, and software developers.

FUN FACT: They host daily after-hours Mario Kart Competitions, which is so much better than getting stuck in traffic!

Ignite

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As the innovation lab of Adecco Group, Ignite is a small team looking to solve big problems. They turn inventive ideas into inspiring solutions using their experience in design, engineering, marketing, sales, and support.

FUN FACT: They're taking office pets to the next level, one baby pig at a time. And yes, I said baby pig.

SportsYapper

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SportsYapper is social media platform for talking about sports with others from around the world. We compare it to a sports bar atmosphere, where you go in and bond over the teams you love and the games you're watching.

FUN FACT: They enjoy inventing new sports, like Kavehapulting. Get it, cause his name is Kaveh.

ProfileGorilla

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Profile Gorilla is a Software Solutions company that is changing the way businesses collect and exchange critical information and documents with their supply chain and vendor networks.

FUN FACT: Company outings include Go Kart Racing? ... Yes, please!

Catty Shack Ranch

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Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide a safe, loving, forever home for endangered big cats, and to educate the public about their plight in the wild and captivity.

FUN FACT: Do you need one?? You get to work with big cats! And honestly, who doesn't want to work with big cats?

Wingard Creative

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Wingard is a marketing and advertising agency dedicated to helping nonprofit, B2B and consumer clients build brand identities that drive results through disruptive design, intuitive engagement, clear communication and precise execution. The agency specializes in branding, graphic design, web development, strategic communications, social media, and more.

FUN FACT: They host spontaneous Nerf wars in the office. Consider yourself warned.

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feature23 provides technology-driven innovation and digital transformation through IT Management Consulting, Software Engineering, and Digital Product Design. They believe in open innovation and free thought and encourage employees to actively challenge and question in the pursuit of progress.

FUN FACT: It's not uncommon for a good ol' fashion science project to be brewing somewhere around the office.

Jacksonville Jaguars

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Jacksonville's very own NFL team. They are committed to using technology and knowledge of the customer to continually add value that will provide the best fan experience at Everbank Field and throughout the off-season.

FUN FACT: Their owner has the worlds best mustache. Just try and tell us you don't want to work for this guy.

These places all sound great, right?

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