HealthFellows


Whether you have a STEM, Communications or other background – this Fellowship is for you.

Our HealthFellows Program is a first-of-its kind agency position developed specifically for Ron Brown Scholars and Captains. You’ll play a role in solving today’s biggest healthcare communications challenges. This Fellowship offers a fully curated, hands-on experience designed to give you foundational skills in communications, marketing, digital and creative through expert-led workshops and real client work.

We are Ph.D.s, neuroscientists, advertisers, and more

Our award-winning health practice helps companies stay relevant in an ever-changing landscape. Backed in science, we support public health agencies, scientific and academic institutions, life science companies, NGOs and more. Our healthcare teams include Ph.D. scientists, STEM and communications professionals alike. No matter your background – if this work interests you, you are invited to apply for this Fellowship.

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What will you get as a Fellow at The Weber Shandwick Collective?

01Integrated, digital, creative + more

You’ll gain skills and work with top healthcare communications leaders across public relations, marketing, digital, integrated media, and more

02Biggest names in healthcare

You’ll have hands-on experience working with some of the world’s biggest healthcare clients

03From strategy to execution

See how an idea comes to life through research, agency brainstorms and strategic planning

04Sponsorship, mentorship + community

Pair with a senior-level sponsor and community-based mentor to guide your career journey, plus the opportunity to join our identity-centered resource groups

05Career growth opportunities

You will have the opportunity to interview to join us as an Associate at the end of the program

Where is the program based?

The Weber Shandwick Collective has offices in major cities across the U.S. We’ll partner with Fellows to identify which office you want to be part of, working hybrid with 3 days in-office and 2-days virtually during the May-August portion of our program.

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The Fellowship Experience Timeline

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January

We will kick-off onboarding mid-January, followed by weekly 1-hour virtual learning sessions, transitioning to a full-time, hands-on role in the Summer. This program is designed to work with student schedules for those attending classes in the Spring.

February - April

During the Spring, you’ll attend weekly learning sessions and begin developing a relationship with your mentor. Your average time commitment is 1 hour per week.

May - July

In the Summer, you’ll be a full-time HealthFellow, embedded on real account teams. You’ll continue your weekly learning sessions, meet with your mentor, sponsor and manager, and get hands-on experience. Your average time commitment will be 40 hours per week.

August

In August, you’ll collaborate on a group project and have the opportunity to interview for open Associate-level roles.

We’re Passionate About Creating Opportunity

Our mission is to become the industry’s most inclusive agency. We believe better work is created when we bring a variety of perspectives. And we are consistently building a stronger culture for ourselves and our colleagues when everyone can truly bring their authentic self to the workplace. We have a long-standing partnership with Ron Brown Scholars, as well as other leading organizations and institutions including The LAGRANT Foundation, ColorComm, 4A’s Multicultural Advertising Internship Program (MAIP), New York Women in Communications (NYWICI), Howard University, Morgan State University, MADE and more.

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