Began at Auburn: July 2025

Education: Taylor Bryan earned a bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism (2009) and a master’s degree in Sport Administration (2011), both from Troy University.

Job Responsibilities: As Associate Athletics Director for Strategic Communications, Bryan serves as the primary media relations contact for Auburn Football and oversees the department’s strategic communications initiatives.

Experience: Bryan returns to Auburn with more than a decade of experience in athletics communications and brand strategy. Most recently, he served as Senior Associate AD for Brand Advancement at the University of North Texas from 2021–25, where he led communications, digital media, broadcasting, creative content, branding, and licensing. Prior to his time at UNT, Bryan spent four years at Baylor University as Assistant AD for Football External, managing football communications and creative. From 2011–17, he served in Auburn’s media relations office in multiple roles supporting various sports.

Personal: A native of Birmingham, Alabama, he lives in Auburn with his wife Claire and their daughter Sloane.