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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 the General Motors accounts. There are five, award-winning IPG agencies in Detroit supporting GM as a client: Commonwealth//McCann, Jack Morton, McCann Detroit, MRM, and Weber Shandwick.

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Krysty Sagnia, EVP, Executive Account 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 GM’s iconic brands every day!”

Katie Adams, Managing Director, Weber Shandwick Detroit

“As we create campaigns and experiences that connect with GM's diverse customer base, we’re building inclusive agency teams that reflect these customers."

How the Program Works

  • 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 with a review and hiring concentration in the late Fall and also Spring.

  • Rotational Program

    The Fellows serve six-month rotations, over two years, at four of the five Detroit-based agencies supporting GM. There’s never been a more exciting time to work in the automotive industry as GM speeds toward an all-electric future and the transformation of personal mobility.

  • Compensation

    Starting compensation is approximately 50K , including full benefits and a dedicated onboarding process.

    Agency leadership is involved throughout the program, and you will be provided a dedicated mentor(s) for the program duration.

  • Start Your Career

    After the two-year rotation is complete, Fellows will have the opportunity to apply to join one of the agencies on a full-time basis.

Testimonials

  • “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

  • “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

  • "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

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