Ogilvy’s Associates Program has attracted the best and brightest entry-level talent to Ogilvy since it was launched 20 years ago. We are thrilled to introduce The Ogilvy Residency, a reimagined and enhanced early career accelerator program designed to cultivate the next generation of high-performing, diverse, and innovative thought leaders.
The Ogilvy Residency will offer a dynamic and flexible 12-15 month rotational experience for candidates with 0-1 years of professional experience. Beginning in September of each year, the program will provide a unique opportunity for emerging talent to gain hands-on experience across two distinct tracks.
To apply, candidates must be 18 years or older, have current and future work authorization in the U.S., and have 0-1 year of professional experience in a full-time capacity.
Step into a full-time role with the Ogilvy Residency, a program built on dynamic rotations that deliver a truly holistic understanding of Ogilvy and the advertising landscape. Residents rotate on a track basis, gaining invaluable cross-functional exposure across different departments and disciplines, helping you discover where your interests and skillsets best align. More information on the specific Residency tracks can be found below.
Just as David Ogilvy famously declared, “We are a teaching hospital.” The Ogilvy Residency embodies this philosophy, providing a comprehensive learning and development curriculum. You’ll engage in hands-on sprint projects, receive consistent, constructive feedback, and participate in a wealth of professional development opportunities, all designed to cultivate your expertise and accelerate your growth in the dynamic world of advertising.
The Residency is built on a foundation of strong community. You’ll be part of a close-knit cohort, sharing the journey and providing a built-in support system for learning, mentorship, and friendship. This immediate peer group, coupled with the program’s rotational nature, ensures you rapidly build an expansive network across the entire agency, connecting you with diverse teams and expertise throughout the broader Ogilvy community.
Focused on Ogilvy’s core business disciplines, the Business Track looks to hone and help develop the following
client-facing skillsets:
-
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
-
Strong organizational and project management skills
-
The ability to work in fast-paced environments and manage multiple workstreams simultaneously
-
Comfort working with cross-functional teams
Focused on Ogilvy’s more strategic disciplines, the Strategy Track looks to hone and help develop the following skillsets:
-
Ability to analyze complex situations
-
Understand and anticipate trends
-
Formulate innovative solutions
-
Analytical Mindset – synthesizing information, analyzing data and drawing from it meaningful insights
-
Creative problem-solver – th
