Amanda Murphy

Amanda Murphy's work experience includes being the Director of Communications/PIO at the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development since October 2018. In this role, they are responsible for leading communications efforts, managing crises, and overseeing media communications for the Economic Recovery Group during the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior to this, they worked at Viacom from 2002 to 2018, progressively holding roles such as Senior Director, Director, Manager, Sr. Publicist, and Publicist in Corporate Communications. Their responsibilities at Viacom included planning and executing national press campaigns, crisis communication, and developing internal and external communication strategies. Before Viacom, Amanda worked as a Communications Specialist at Affinion Group from 1999 to 2002, where they coordinated public relations efforts and generated publicity opportunities. Amanda also had a role as Sales Support at Progeny Marketing Innovations from 1998 to 1999.

Amanda Murphy attended Dalton High School from 1990 to 1994. Amanda then went on to study at Dalton College from 1994 to 1996, although no degree or field of study is specified. Lastly, they attended Middle Tennessee State University from 1996 to 1998, where they earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Relations.