2025 Ogilvy Creative Summer Internship | Copywriter

Ogilvy • Full-time • Chicago, Illinois, United States • 1d ago

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.

David Ogilvy famously said, “Raise your sight! Blaze new trails! Compete with the immortals!”

On the creative side, you can apply to be Art Director, Copywriter, Designer or Producer intern.

We’re looking for talent who are insatiably curious and observant. Creative problem-solvers and “dot connectors” who love new experiences and sometimes feel like there’s never enough time to for all want to see, read, make, and DO!

Ogilvy interns get briefed on real client projects competing with ideas against and collaborating with all levels of our team. They act as our junior level, so need to be ready to jump right in, deliver on their craft and prove themselves! Since it’s all real client work, an intern’s project load is based on the actual client work flowing through the office during the 10 weeks of the program.

The goal at the end of our program is to offer full-time or freelance, as long the agency finances and workflow make it possible. Historically, we’ve had a 70% conversion rate. Bottom line, the overall goal is for interns to walk away with real agency and client experience with real work in their books or in their reels.

What We're Looking For: Copywriter

You write a lot. And read a lot! You know good writing. You can think in big conceptual ideas, but also understand the execution, craft, and nuance of the various forms of copywriting. You understand that there are no dead mediums, only bad writing. And at Ogilvy, you could be working on categories from candles to tech to soda to insurance, so your book proves you are up for the challenge of jumping in/out of voices, tones, and targets.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Learning, absorbing fast-paced agency life & deadlines, concepting ideas, lots of writing…headlines, taglines, social posts, video scripts, manifestos & more!

The Fine Print 

The deadline for applications is January 31st, 2025 at 11:59pm ET. Ogilvy Creative Internships are available in Chicago and New York City. This program will operate in a hybrid/in-office setting. This is a full time, paid internship that runs from June to August. 

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

$17—$22 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.