Championing student success

Careers

At every stage of a student’s higher education journey, the end goal is still the same: to build a successful career in their chosen field. At the Tombras School of Advertising and Public Relations, students are provided with various resources and career development opportunities to ensure their success in their professional endeavors.

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What can you do with a 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. Check out our featured alumni to learn how they are using their advertising or public relations degrees.

Additional job titles in advertising and public relations

While our alumni are the best examples of what you can do with a career in communications studies, there are so many career options in the field. Here’s a few more:

Public policy
Social media
Agency
Nonprofit organizations

Integrated marketing
Strategic communication
Public affairs
Corporate brands

Healthcare
Sports
Entertainment
Media Relations

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 of the organizations that frequently hire our students as interns are Bohan, Regal Entertainment, Pyxl, Discovery, Fletcher, MoxCar, DesignSensory, MP&F, Smarter Searches, Parachute Media, Country Music Association, Tombras, American Heart Association, Ackermann 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.

I have actually wanted to work for the NFL specifically for over five years now. The goal was always to get there. That’s why I transferred to UT from a different school—to create opportunities like this one. I think it has paid off because it ultimately led me to my dream internship. After interning with the NFL, my dream remains the same. I hope to work with them full-time when I graduate.”
Mia Cunningham
Public Relations major
Tombras School of Advertising and Public Relations