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About Jerod Fox

Honored by College Sports Communicators as a member of the 30 Under 30 Class of 2024, I am an analytical and forward-thinking communications professional with more than six years of progressive responsibility in the fast-paced world of college athletics. Throughout my career, I have focused on fostering meaningful relationships, elevating brand visibility, and crafting compelling storytelling that connects audiences to the heart of an organization. I am dedicated to developing thoughtful communications strategies that enhance engagement, support organizational goals, and highlight the achievements of student-athletes, coaches, and programs. My approach blends creativity, data-driven insight, and a strong commitment to collaboration across diverse teams.

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Core Competencies

Public Relations Media Relations Crisis Communication Event Management
Content Creation Social Media Strategy Brand Development Photography

Work Experience

2019-Present

Assistant A.D. for Strategic Comms, Kansas City Athletics

Administrative communicator for Kansas City's NCAA Division One athletics department, heading media relations efforts, brand messaging, social media/content strategy and serving as webmaster for the kcroos.com website. Led communications efforts for six conference championship teams, four NCAA Tournament teams and nine Coach of the Year campaigns. Media Coordination contact for the first-ever NCAA Tournament game hosted on UMKC's campus.

2020-2021

Digital Content Assistant, USTA Missouri Valley

Produced written content for the United States Tennis Association website and newsletters, coordinating and conducting interviews with athletes, coaches and officials. Contributed over 70 bylines in just over a year of work.

2015-Present

Freelance Work

Play-by-play/Color Commentary: NCCAA World Series, Summit League Volleyball Championships, NAIA National Championships

Camera Operation: The Basketball Tournament Kansas City Regional, NCAA DII Women's Basketball Elite Eight, Big 12 Cross Country Championships

Official Statistician: Hall of Fame Classic, Kansas Volleyball, MSHSAA Show Me Bowl, Benedictine Volleyball

Written Contributor: Kansas City Magazine, Hastings Tribune

Education

2019-2021

Master of Arts in Higher Education Administration

University of Missouri-Kansas City

2015-2019

Bachelor of Arts in Broadcasting

Hastings College

Other Experiences

UMKC Artificial Intelligence Taskforce (2025)
UMKC Enterprise Digital Accessibility Compliance Project (2025)
NCAA Volleyball Championships Local Organizing Committee (2025)
College Sports Communicators Young Professionals Committee (2023-p)
- Programming Subcommittee Member
College Sports Communicators National Convention Panelist (2024)
Lincoln Prep Academy Assistant Tennis Coach (2022)
UMKC Higher Education Student Administration Vice President (2020-2021)
Lochland Country Club Marketing Intern (2018)