Direct Communications
Public Relations • Public Opinion • Coalition-Building • Media Relations
May–August 2019
"Dylan, I was taught that there are six P's to success: Perfect preparation prevents piss-poor performance." — Rick, Direct Communications
Public affairs offered me a much different view into the realm of communications. Juggling different clients with equally complex policy issues in wildly different industries was both challenging and exciting. I learned quickly that learning quickly is a trait necessary to thrive in such a fast-paced practice.
Thus, I view my summer in Birmingham, AL at Direct Communications as one of the most important career steps I've taken so far. This opportunity gave me the chance to pitch media completely on my own, work with clients directly and learn the importance of being ready on the fly for truly anything.
Below is a collection of content and coverage I created or earned that reached audiences across Alabama.
Media Coverage