About Ogilvy
Ogilvy has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since the company was founded by David Ogilvy 75 years ago. It builds on that rich legacy through Borderless Creativity – innovating at the intersections of its advertising, public relations, relationship design, consulting, and health capabilities with experts collaborating seamlessly across over 120 offices in nearly 90 countries. Ogilvy currently ranks as the #1 global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC, signifying its ability to deliver creative solutions that drive unreasonable impact for clients and communities. Ogilvy is a WPP company (NYSE: WPP). For more information, visit Ogilvy.com, and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook.
Ogilvy is looking for the next generation of thought leaders, innovators, and curious minds. Those who dare to play, who never stop learning and value ideas over egos. Your own curiosity has gotten you this far; now see if it can earn you a spot at Ogilvy.
Please note: The application deadline is January 3, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. ET.
The Ogilvy Residency:
As a talent pipeline for future thought-leaders of the business, the Ogilvy Residency provides the opportunity to explore and hone skills throughout a 12-15-month rotational program. Beginning September 2025, Residents will gain hands on experience in two 6-month rotations across two distinct tracks. Rotation opportunities can include a variety of roles and departments offered at Ogilvy, including but not limited to (subject to change and dependent on track and location):
Business Track:
- Account Management/Client Services
- New Business
- Project Management & Operations
- Public Relations
The 2025 OR Business Track will be offered in Chicago, Denver, New York, and Washington, D.C.
Strategy Track:
- Brand Planning
- Consulting
- CRM Strategy
- Data Strategy
- Employee Experience
- Influencer Strategy
- Media & Connections
- Social Strategy
The 2025 OR Strategy Track will be offered in Chicago, Denver, and New York
Please note: The Ogilvy Residency does not offer rotation placements within the creative craft (i.e. art direction or copywriting).
Eligibility
Candidates must meet all of the following eligibility criteria to apply:
- 0-1 year of professional experience (in any field) - 0-1 years of professional experience refers to individuals who have held full-time, paid positions for duration of less than one year. This excludes internships, part time jobs, volunteer work and any other non-full-time roles.
- 18 years or older
- Authorized to work in the United States - Applicants must have current and valid US Work Authorization. For the pilot 2025 year of the program, sponsorship is not available for this specific role. However, we encourage interested candidates who require current or future sponsorship to explore other entry-level opportunities at Ogilvy, as we may offer sponsorship for other roles within the company.
How We’ll Support You
Ogilvy celebrates its people. Fully. Enthusiastically. Unhesitatingly. We’ll empower you with the tools you’ll need to succeed. We’ll give you the autonomy to seek out new paths and better ways of doing things. We’ll support you with colleagues who are experts in their disciplines, drawn from across the Ogilvy network. And we’ll provide opportunities for you to do work of which you’ll be proud, with people you’ll be proud to call your teammates.
The compensation for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, click here for more details.
Pay Range
$60,000—$65,000 USD
At Ogilvy, our people are at the heart of what we do: a creative agency that sparks game-changing ideas across culture and business through collaboration, integrity, and a celebration of self-expression.
We believe in building powerful teams with purpose. This means hiring and nurturing talent across all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientation, and gender identities – and we relentlessly curate transformative initiatives that make our commitment to fairness, and equity a reality.
Our ultimate mission is to leave a positive impact on the world, creating a better future for all, while supporting and uplifting the global communities we serve. This is central to our mantra of Borderless Creativity.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please do not hesitate to let your recruiter know.
What We Do
Ogilvy has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since the company was founded by David Ogilvy 75 years ago. We build on that rich legacy through Borderless Creativity – innovating at the intersections of its advertising, public relations, relationship design, consulting, and health capabilities with experts collaborating seamlessly across over 120 offices in nearly 90 countries. We are proud to currently rank as the #1 global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC, signifying our ability to deliver creative solutions that drive unreasonable impact for clients and communities.
