J. Walter Thompson’s Jump/Start To Train Young Creative Thinkers

JumpStart

As innovative ideas increasingly come from outside traditional agency confines, J. Walter Thompson has launched a new global talent development program called Jump/Start. The program is aimed at helping young creative thinkers from all backgrounds break into the advertising industry.

The program aims to collapse boundaries by attracting and retaining students and recent graduates who have diverse and multidisciplinary backgrounds. Jump/Start is inclusive of disciplines spanning theater, film, creative writing, technology, product design, innovation and more.

“Across the board, one of the biggest trends we’re seeing in our industry is the convergence of traditional categories. With Jump/Start, we’ve designed a program that supports creative talent from beyond these traditional confines. Growing a diverse talent pool is essential to our ability to deliver better and more innovative ideas to our clients,” said Matt Eastwood, Worldwide Chief Creative Officer. 

With Jump/Start, participants will be given the opportunity to work in an active agency setting, while collaborating with teams of experienced and award-winning professionals. The program will kick off in Beirut, Dubai, Hong Kong, London, Melbourne, New York, São Paulo and Sydney. Students, recent graduates and young professionals will be eligible to apply.

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