Work That Works: Flexibility, Collaboration, and the New Normal

Suits and cubicles have given way to hoodies, while online meetings break down distance barriers, making real-time, cross-country collaboration a reality. And honestly? We’re here for it.

At Young Media, we’ve built a way of working that reflects how people actually live now: flexible, collaborative, and connected. Whether you’re starting your day in Valencia or syncing with the team in Amsterdam, the idea is the same: good work doesn’t need an office. It just needs the right mindset, and the right tools.

What flexibility really means today

It’s long been clear that flexibility doesn’t mean working from your couch. It’s about trust, autonomy, and accountability. It’s knowing you can work from home on a Wednesday, come into the Spanish office on Thursday for an in-person brainstorm, and still feel fully connected to what’s happening in the Dutch office all week long. We believe people do their best work when they’re trusted to manage their own time and energy. That’s why flexibility at Young Media isn’t a perk, it’s part of the culture.

Technology made it possible, mindset makes it work

We’ve got the tools: Slack, Google, Teams (and yes, the occasional well-placed emoji). But tech only works if the culture supports it. Horizontal hierarchy helps here: no gatekeepers, no silos, no endless chains of approval. We keep things open, collaborative, and transparent. If you’ve got a good idea, it’s heard, no matter your title, timezone, or tenure.

Two countries, one conversation

With a creative hub in Valencia and a content powerhouse in Amsterdam, we collaborate across borders every day. That means shared projects, shared channels, and shared playlists. It’s two offices, but one team. And whether you’re leading a podcast production or editing a reel, you’re never more than a ping away from support, input, or a quick check-in.

Final thoughts

The world of work has changed, and it’s not going back. What matters now is building environments where people feel empowered to do great work, wherever they are. At Young Media, that means flexibility, connection, and a shared belief that work should work for you, not the other way around. Because when you remove unnecessary structure, give people trust, and stay connected, you create better teams and ultimately, better work.

— written by Alexandra Vierrou