careers
Challenging assignments. Opportunities to stretch and grow as a professional. A collegial environment. These are just a few of the qualities that consistently attract bright, talented professionals to Dix & Eaton – and why many of our people choose to spend meaningful portions of their careers here. And they are some of the reasons a leading trade publication named us one of the nation’s “Best Midsize Agencies to Work For” a few years ago.
We’re always on the lookout for people with the skills, experience and demeanor that would make them a good fit with our culture. If you’d like to submit your resume, please send it to our Human Resources director, Sarah Hihn, at shihn@dix-eaton.com.
Internship Program
Our PR internship program provides opportunities for college students and recent graduates to take skills they learned in the classroom and apply them in a real-world setting. We treat our interns like entry-level professionals and, in return, expect the highest-quality work and professionalism. At the end of the semester, our interns leave with a better understanding of how communications can impact a company, and a portfolio of work detailing everything they’ve learned along the way.
Requirements:
- Strong writing or design skills.
- Time-management discipline
- Junior or senior standing (recent graduates are also encouraged to apply)
- Relevant PR, English, design and/or communications background
- Available to work at least 20 hours per week
- Prior internship experience a plus
PR Internship
The essential functions of the PR intern include, but are not limited to:
- Assisting account executives with client-related and pro-bono projects
- Completing various writing and research assignments
- Conducting media relations outreach, including writing pitches and making follow-up contact with journalists
- Assisting with executive coaching sessions
- Participating in brainstorming and staff meetings
Design Internship Program
The essential functions of the design intern include, but are not limited to:
- Providing design and production support to our art directors
- Producing visual solutions for abstract concepts
- Creating visual communications with project ownership
- Participating in brainstorming and staff meetings
- Gaining critical experience through client interaction
The ideal candidate will possess both interactive and print media capabilities.
Internship Deadlines:
Our internship positions are available year-round. Please use the dates below as guidelines for when to apply:
Spring (January – May)
Application deadline – November 15
Summer (June – August)
Application deadline – March 15
Fall (September – December)
Application deadline – July 15
To Apply
To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to PRintern@dix-eaton.com. Be sure to indicate in your cover letter the semester for which you’re applying. No phone calls, please.