McCann Health launches IGNITE creative careers program for up and coming talent in New York and London

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NEW YORK, February 11, 2020 – McCann Health today announced the launch of IGNITE – a creative careers program underpinned with the premise that ideas can come from anywhere, and so can creative talent. IGNITE aims to help kick start creative careers, regardless of background or experience – supporting the development of diverse talent in the industry and reflecting McCann Health’s belief that the next generation of creative thinkers are key to tackling the global health challenges of the 21st century. While IGNITE will draw on a talent pool from some established advertising institutions, no specific experience or qualifications are needed for applicants to apply.

Top: First group of IGNITErs in New York
Bottom: First group of IGNITErs in London

Over the course of a year, IGNITE will see 32 up & coming creatives placed at McCann Health New York and London. Along with open applications through a dedicated website, McCann Health is working with partner organizations to find talent. This includes:

  • D&AD New Blood Shift, an industry-leading night school program dedicated to training unconventional creatives from all walks of life, without a degree-level qualification
  • Creative Access, the first organization in the UK dedicated to recruiting under-represented and BAME talent in the creative industries
  • The School of Communication Arts 2.0 in London, who have a mission to improve historically poor diversity statistics in the industry

Matt Eastwood, Global Chief Creative Officer, McCann Health said: ‘“IGNITE is all about taking responsibility for creativity and diversity within our industry. We wanted to take an active role in shaping the future of our business. And, most importantly, we wanted to discover the undiscovered talent that exists not only in the creative colleges and courses, but in the wider world.”

Over the course of a year, the IGNITE program offers 4, 12 week placements with an intake of 8 per cohort – 4 in London and 4 in New York.  The IGNITE intake will work on live client and pitch briefs.

Applications are now being taken for New York at https://www.ignitecareers.us/ and for London at: https://www.ignitecareers.co.uk/

 

About McCann Health

McCann Health, three-time Network of the Year winner at Cannes Lions Health and winner of an unprecedented twelve Network of the Year titles from the industry’s top five creative award shows, is the world’s most awarded global healthcare communications network. Through combining science, creative and strategy we strive to deliver best-in-class services to our clients. Our 1,900+ employees in 60 offices across 20 countries and 6 continents are united by one vision: to help our clients play a meaningful role for healthier lives. McCann Health, spans a range of global practices including strategic consulting, healthcare professional marketing, medical communications, consumer health and wellness, global health and specialty practices like pharmacy, payer and patient engagement. McCann Health is a part of McCann Worldgroup and the Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG), a global leader in modern marketing solutions.

 

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