The Ogilvy Group | 2026 Summer Internships Program

Locations: New York, NY & Chicago, IL

Deadline: January 5, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET

Duration: 10 weeks (June–August)

Compensation: $20–$25 USD/hour

Format: Hybrid (35–40 hours/week, 3–4 days in office)

Ogilvy is seeking the next generation of creative and business talent. These 10-week paid summer  internships program offer hands-on experience working with live client briefs, contributing to campaigns that make cultural impact, and collaborating with award-winning teams. Interns gain mentorship, exposure to diverse brands, and real-world skills that strengthen portfolios and resumes.

Internship Tracks

Ogilvy offers placements across both Creative Craft and Business & Strategy roles. Applicants must choose the track that best fits their skills and interests.

Creative Craft Internships

• Art Director
  • Conceptualize ideas and translate them into impactful visual solutions.
  • Collaborate with copywriters, designers, animators, and producers.
  • Portfolio required: show creative process and unique point of view.
• Copywriter
  • Write across formats: headlines, taglines, social posts, video scripts, manifestos.
  • Strong writing habits and ability to adapt tone across categories.
  • Portfolio required: demonstrate conceptual thinking and executional craft.
• Designer
  • Explore design principles, motion, 2D/3D, and visual trends.
  • Support design team with visuals and scrap collection.
  • Portfolio required: highlight problem-solving through design.
• Integrated Production
  • Shadow producers and learn how departments collaborate for production.
  • Support tasks such as timelines, completion reports, and client liaison.
  • Portfolio required: demonstrate creativity and resourcefulness.

Business & Strategy Internships

• Account Management
• Analytics
• Brand Planning
• Strategy Consulting
• Finance
• Influencer Strategy
• Media & Connections
• New Business
• Project Management & Operations
• Public Relations
• Social Strategy
• Note: Creative internships require a portfolio submission. Business internships do not.

Responsibilities

Across all tracks, interns will:

• Contribute to live projects and fast-moving campaigns.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Learn to adapt to agency deadlines and client needs.
• Gain exposure to Ogilvy’s culture of Borderless Creativity.

Eligibility

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Current undergraduate juniors preferred (Business track).
• Current & future U.S. work authorization required.
• Must live within commutable distance of chosen office (New York or Chicago).

 Application Requirements

Applicants must submit:

• Resume/CV
• Portfolio or sample of work (for Creative roles)
• Responses to application questions:
  1. Impact Story (Business track):
     • Share a time when your actions, attention to detail, or thoughtful approach made a difference.
     • Describe the situation, what you did, and how it shaped your view of teamwork and impact.
  2. Uniqueness Prompt (Creative track):
     • Tell us what makes you uniquely you.
     • What can you bring to the Ogilvy community that no one else can?
     • Response options:
       • Written piece (max 250 words)
       • Video submission (max 3 minutes)
       • Other creative output

 Additional Information

• Commitment to Diversity & Equity: Ogilvy is an equal opportunity employer. No discrimination based on protected characteristics.
• Benefits: Competitive package offered.
• Quote to inspire: “What you show is more important than what you say.” – David Ogilvy

Why Join Ogilvy?

• Work at one of the world’s leading creative agencies.
• Gain mentorship from industry leaders.
• Build a portfolio or resume with real-world impact.
• Experience Ogilvy’s culture of collaboration, integrity, and self-expression.
• Be part of initiatives that leave a positive impact on global communities.

 Key Dates

• Application Deadline: January 5, 2026
• Program Start: June 2026
• Program End: August 2026