Opportunity Is Here.
IPG Motor City Marketing & Communications Fellowship
We’re committed to doing our part to advance equity and inclusion in the marketing and communications industry. We know lasting change is made more possible when we create new and wider avenues of opportunity – and when a collective of diverse voices, perspectives and lived experience is the standard of operation.
The Detroit-based Interpublic Group of Companies (“IPG”) are in a position to put that ideal into action. Detroit, a city of nearly 700,000 residents – of which more than 75 percent are Black – is anchored by Wayne State University, founded in 1868 and Michigan’s top ranked university for social mobility, and the College for Creative Studies (CCS), a prominent private art education institute.
We partner with Wayne State and CCS to hire close-to-graduation or recent graduates to work on global brands. There are four award-winning IPG agencies in Detroit: Jack Morton, McCann Detroit, MRM Detroit, and Weber Shandwick.
Krysty Sagnia, Managing Director, McCann Detroit
“IPG’s Fellowship is truly a unique opportunity because of the diversity of industry and disciplinary experiences it offers…you also get to work on iconic brands every day!”
Katie Adams, Managing Director, Weber Shandwick Detroit
“We create campaigns and experiences that connect with diverse audiences, and it’s important we build an inclusive agency that reflect these audiences.”
How the Program Works
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Frequency
Every year, graduates or close-to-graduation candidates will be recruited to become IPG Motor City Marketing and Communications Fellows. Undergraduate and graduate students are eligible to apply.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
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Rotational Program
The Fellows serve two 6-month rotations, over one year, at our Detroit-based agencies.
Please note: The duration of the Fellowship program has been revised as of January 2025.
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Compensation
Program compensation is very competitive and reflective of experience, including full benefits and a dedicated onboarding process.
Agency leadership is involved throughout the program, and you will be provided a dedicated mentor for the program duration.
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Start Your Career
After the rotation is complete, Fellows will have the opportunity to apply to join one of the agencies on a full-time basis.
Testimonials
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“I’ve learned so much already about design, how to work with clients, how the teams work together, and overall how to be a better Art Director. I’m thankful for the encouragement and support while I navigate the awesome projects I get to be a part of.”
Bridgette Sorvala, 2021 Fellow
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“This fellowship has helped me to hone my research skills by searching for influencers, enhanced my social listening skills by understanding culturally relevant trends. I especially love the client experience (CX) role as it provided me direct contact with the client and allows space for me to share insight from a consultative approach.”
Brittany Woods, 2021 Fellow
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"My message to soon-to-be graduates is to apply...even if you're not sure...take that step and good things can happen."
Oscar Cobos, 2022 Fellow
