Staff Directory

Josh Smith

Title:
Assistant Director of Marketing
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Josh Smith joined Akron Athletics as the Assistant Director of Marketing in July 2026.

Prior to returning to Akron, Smith served as an Athletics Marketing Assistant at Villanova University. He was the primary marketing contact for Volleyball, Cross Country/Track & Field, and Women's Lacrosse, leading marketing strategies, social media initiatives, and game-day experiences. In addition, Smith served as the on-field coordinator for Villanova Football and as the co-director and music coordinator for both Men's and Women's Basketball. His efforts contributed to significant increases in attendance, fan engagement, and digital performance across multiple sports.

Smith previously worked as an Athletics Marketing Intern at the University of Akron, where he gained experience supporting marketing and game presentation initiatives across a variety of sports. He also completed internships with the Akron RubberDucks and the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission, gaining additional experience in fan engagement, promotions, and event operations.

A native of Northeast Ohio, Smith earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Sport Business with a minor in Marketing from the University of Akron in 2025.