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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Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) Specialist at Coalition Technologies
Employer: Coalition Technologies Expires: 08/24/2024 WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY:Coalition is looking to add a Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) Specialist to our team of digital marketing experts.As a CRO Specialist, you will use a mix of creativity and strong analytical skills to identify website optimization opportunities for your clients, and then develop and execute strategies to turn those ideas into an... Read more
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Copy Strategist at Coalition Technologies
Employer: Coalition Technologies Expires: 08/24/2024 YOU SHOULD HAVE:Excellent written English with strong proofreading skills for flawless grammar, punctuation, and syntax.Experience/education as a marketing copywriter, advertising copywriter, or in a similar professional position. (preferred)Bonus points for prior experience in a position of management and mentorship. (preferred)An affinity for leadership, and an understanding of proper delegation.A general understanding of social media platforms... Read more
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Digital Producer at Coalition Technologies
Employer: Coalition Technologies Expires: 08/24/2024 YOU SHOULD HAVE:Enough knowledge to pass a skills test in either web development or online marketing (SEO or PPC)Interpersonal, analytical, problem solving, negotiating, influencing, facilitation, decision-making, and conflict resolution skillsExperience presenting professional materials to clientsA Bachelor’s degree in computer sciences, marketing, or other similar programsExperience with project management or account management for multiple clientsA solid... Read more
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