Design Your Story
Our program is geared towards using hands-on learning and real-world projects in the classroom to ensure students are fully equipped to enter the workforce and pursue their dreams upon graduation.
What can you do with an Advertising or Public Relations degree?
You can have an amazing career in advertising and public relations, just like so many of our successful alumni. Some of the places our alumni have worked at include: Google, Nike, Hulu, Disney, Build-a-Bear, Coca-Cola, Dollywood, St. Jude’s, Boeing, Regal Entertainment, and the Country Music Association. Here’s just a few examples of what ADPR alumni are doing today:
Build-a-Bear, Inc.
Sharon Price John, president and CEO
“My experience and education at CCI, as well as my internship at Tombras, provided a great foundation for me to start my career. UT’s Ad Club trip to New York City was the catalyst for me to move to Manhattan and secure a position at a global advertising agency, which became a critical stepping stone to my subsequent roles in marketing and brand divisions of multibillion dollar companies. And, those experiences provide a direct link to my current position at Build-A-Bear Workshop. In fact, I still refer to some of the writing stills that I learned on Circle Park Drive all those years ago.”
Escalent
Kea Wheeler, Senior Director for the Human Experience Center of Excellence
“I loved advertising but would always wonder why they would make ads that didn’t make any sense….to me. At ADPR, I realized it was because they made it for someone else. And the research told them who they should make the ad for. I then realized that is what I wanted to do, find out more about the people the ad was made for and why.
Now as as a qualitative researcher, I am the voice of the customer, providing customer input into the development of ads, products, and services, for a variety of industries. And my job has taken me across the U.S., and into South Africa, Indonesia, and Malaysia, all in the pursuit to learn more about the people brands are hoping to connect with and engage.”
Centerstone
Robert Lambert (’03), Director of Corporate Communications
“I am honored to be a part of the Alumni Advisory Board at the Tombras School of Advertising and Public Relations. The time I spent there provided me with invaluable experiences that I have used to grow my skillset and advance my career. I want to ensure that every student coming out of the school is set-up for success and is well-equipped to have a positive impact, and I think participation in the board will afford that.”
SSG Consulting/Rural Voter Institute
Isaac Wright (’03), Founding Partner
“The ADPR program at UT teaches more than just creative communications strategies and cutting edge tactics. Our program instills the kind of strategic thinking that sets our alumni apart from others across the country. The faculty and staff here, the best and brightest in the country, invest individually in their students in a way that builds networks and national careers. The UT ADPR program opened doors and provided opportunities for me I could have never had otherwise.”
Working in Advertising or Public Relations
While our alumni are the best examples of what you can do with a career in advertising or public relations, there are so many career options in the field. Here’s just a few of the areas our graduates have gone on to work in:
- Industry
- Social media
- Agency
- Nonprofit organizations
- Public policy
- Public affairs
- Corporate brands
- Integrated marketing
- Strategic communication
- Healthcare
- Sports
- Entertainment
- Media Relations
Where the Real World is Your Classroom
Advertising and Public Relations Internships
Whether you are searching for an internship in Knoxville or across the world, we can help! Our vast global connections help us pair students with organizations where they can thrive.
How do I find an internship?
One of the best ways to get connected with these opportunities is through Handshake. Handshake is the University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s networking platform that connects students and grads to organizations seeking employees. It is a great way for students to search for career opportunities and utilize the UT network to find the perfect job.
Does the Tombras School have partnerships with organizations that provide internships?
We have direct connections with many great organizations across our region. Some the organizations that frequently hire our students as interns are Bohan, Regal Entertainment, Pyxl, Discovery, FletCHER, Moxley Carmichael, DesignSensory, MP&F, Smarter Searches, Parachute Media, Country Music Association, Tombras, American Heart Association, Ackerman PR, DVL Nashville, VMLY&R, and Remote Area Medical.
This is just the beginning of the opportunities available to our students! Each year our student connections are growing and we are developing new partnerships.
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ADPR Job & Internship Listings
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Edelman Smithfield Associates Program at Edelman
Employer: Edelman Expires: 02/28/2025 Edelman SmithfieldAssociates Program – Role & Opportunity Overview Launch Your Career in Financial Communications | Learn from the Boutique with the Full Reach and Resources of Edelman Edelman Smithfield is a global financial communications firm with the power and scope of Edelman, the world’s largest integrated communications agency. We advise senior leaders and management teams navigating complex matters... Read more
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Advance Local - Content Fellow at Advance Local
Employer: Advance Local Expires: 10/01/2024 Diversity & Inclusion are at the core of our mission to strengthen and empower the communities we serve.This position pays between $41,500 to $43,000 annually.This is a hybrid work opportunity based within the Central PA region.As part of our ongoing commitment to building talented newsrooms that understand the communities we serve, Advance Local Media is offering an... Read more
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Account Sales Representative at Mentor
Employer: Mentor Expires: 09/20/2024 **Priority Consideration for Applicants**We encourage all candidates to apply promptly! To ensure your application receives priority review, please complete the following form: https://wkf.ms/46W7OtE. We look forward to reviewing your application and appreciate your interest in joining our team!Join Mentor: Unleash Your Sales Potential in the Booming Online Education Market!Mentor is redefining e-learning by connecting ambitious individuals... Read more
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