Patrick Smyth

Patrick Smyth enters his 11th season leading the Denver Broncos' public relations and is the club's Chief Communications Officer.

In his 17th season with the Broncos, Smyth oversees the club's public relations, community development and digital media departments. He is responsible for all internal and external communication for the Broncos and Empower Field at Mile High, including traditional media outreach, social media channels and the club's website.

The Broncos' spokesperson and primary media contact, Smyth works closely with the President & CEO, General Manager, Head Coach, players and executives. He is a member of the organization's executive team and serves on the board of Broncos Charities.

Smyth has led a public relations staff that has twice won the Pete Rozelle Award (Pro Football Writers of America)—and been a five-time finalist overall—for professionalism in dealing with the media. The Broncos were named Pete Rozelle Award winners following their 2013 Super Bowl XLVIII appearance and 2015 Super Bowl 50 victory.

Smyth led the PR efforts for 2013 NFL MVP Peyton Manning and the 2019 Pro Football Hall of Fame election of Owner Pat Bowlen. He also oversaw the media relations for 2016 PFWA Jack Horrigan Award winner John Elway and 2012 PFWA Good Guy Award winner Tim Tebow, honors given to an executive and player, respectively, for professionalism with reporters.

In 2020, the Broncos' community development work earned national recognition when the team was named 1-of-4 franchises in all of sports as finalists for ESPN's Sports Humanitarian Team of the Year.

A 2004 University of Florida graduate, Smyth joined the Broncos that year as a media relations graduate assistant. He became one of the youngest public relations directors in NFL history in 2010 at age 27.

Selected by the NFL to work three AFC Championship Games (2009-11), Smyth interned with the Super Bowl XXXVII-champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers ('02-03). His internship/part-time experience includes the Gators (2001-04), Philadelphia Flyers ('02), Philadelphia Eagles ('02), Tampa Bay Storm ('02-03) and Santa Fe (Fla.) College ('03).

A recipient of the University of Florida's "Outstanding Young Alumnus" award in 2011, Smyth graduated from the school with highest honors and a bachelor's degree in public relations. He was recognized by the Denver Business Journal in 2012 as a "40 under 40" honoree for his business and community contributions.

Smyth is a Wilmington, Del., native and married to Leslie with a son (Patrick).