Diego Branda

Diego Branda is a strategic communications professional with experience in marketing and media relations within the sports industry. As a Marketing Communications Intern at Special Olympics Missouri, Diego captured digital content for social media, produced event materials, and authored athlete spotlights. In the role of Strategic Communications Assistant at the Southeastern Conference, responsibilities included media relations support during major events, facilitating credential pickups, and assisting with press conferences. Diego also held the position of Strategic Communications Assistant at the University of Missouri-Columbia Department of Athletics, where tasks involved curating game notes, managing digital strategy for teams, and contributing to game day operations across various sports. Currently, Diego serves as a Media Relations Intern for the Cincinnati Bengals. Diego holds a Bachelor of Science in Parks, Recreation, Sport and Tourism with a minor in Journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia.