Students will have the opportunity to participate in mentoring circles with agency professionals who have been in the industry for 20 years.

As part of the HBCU Virtual Career Accelerator Program, students will participate in a Case Study Challenge utilizing insights gained from the program experience to compete for one of four $1,000 scholarships.

The program will culminate with an in-person networking event in Washington D.C., where we will announce the winners of the scholarships. Travel stipends will be provided.

The Bigger Team You'll Join

Where others see complexity, we see possibility.

Octagon is the global sports, entertainment and experiential marketing arm of the Interpublic Group.

We are what we believe. And we believe that while the world of sports and entertainment is full of opportunities and possibilities, sometimes the amount of choice can seem a little overwhelming. Even daunting.

That's where we come into play.

At Octagon we inspire brands, talent and our people to see the world for all its potential. We then help break down the complexity and push forward so you can make your next right move.

Octagon is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.

If you need an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at JobAppAccommodation@ipgdxtra.com. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or vendors; rather it is strictly for applicants who require special assistance accessing our employment website. Due to volume, messages sent to this email address that are not related to an accommodation cannot be answered.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit your resume along with a 90-second video submission demonstrating why you should be selected to participate in the Octagon HBCU career accelerator program.

Video Production Tips: Let us know who you are! Tell us 1) why you want to participate in this exciting program 2) what you want to get out of this program and 3) why YOU should be selected!

All materials should be uploaded to your Google Drive and sent via the following steps:

Applications are Due April 26th, 2024