Our next apprentice could be … you!

We’re always looking for more Sparrows to join the Nest.

Are you …

Eager for a job in research, strategy, or advertising

Seeking a nurturing team and constructive feedback to help you grow

Self-motivated, hungry to learn, and willing to ask questions when stuck

Excited about identifying trends in culture, joining dots, and thinking laterally

Ready to gain experience with real clients on real projects as a junior strategist

Able to commit at least six months to a fairly paid apprenticeship position

  • “Jen Urich and Jen van Arkel are two of the smartest and kindest strategists in the business. They engage students in ways that help them actually understand what we mean by ‘strategy.’ In the life cycle of a Portland State ad student, time spent working with Sparrow Strategy is sought after and highly valued. Doors open and careers take off.”

    Maureen O’Connor, Director, Advertising Program
    Portland State University

  • “The Jens understand that true mentorship comes from placing trust in the mentee. Their willingness to take a chance on young, unproven talent — and crucially, giving me a sense of true ownership over the output — gave me an incredible amount of experience. I was able to join an organization as a mid-level strategist and researcher just a few years into my career having already learned how to be an empathetic and generous collaborator. I’m a Sparrow for life.”

    Jon Pauly, Senior Strategist
    Instrument, Portland, OR

  • “My time at Sparrow was a crash-course in planning methodology. What I learned from my apprenticeship (and what I carry with me today) is more than just the fundamental practice of how strategy comes together. I learned to problem solve, to think critically and act nimbly, and to have confidence in my ideas and myself.”

    Savannah Galindo, Senior Strategist
    Collider Labs, Los Angeles

  • “Working with Jen and Jen, I was able to get firsthand experience on big-name brands and projects that helped build the foundation of my strategy craft. Their approach is filled with trust, positivity, optimism, excitement, and curiosity, and set the tone for my own career. What I learned at Sparrow helped me land my first full-time agency position. It was truly an invaluable career experience, as well as the beginning of incredible friendships.”

    Corby Deglow, Associate Strategy Director
    R/GA, Los Angeles