University of St. Thomas Athletics
Joe Zak - Staff Directory
Joe Zak
- Title:
- Assistant Director of Athletic Communications (WSOC, WHKY, TEN, BASE)
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Joe Zak joined St. Thomas Athletics in October 2026 as Assistant Director of Athletic Communications.
Zak previously served as the Communications Graduate Assistant with the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2025-26 season. He oversaw game and business communications, helped capture interviews and fulfill media requests, traveled with the team and worked at the 2026 NHL Draft in Buffalo.
Prior to that role, he served as the sport contact for women's soccer at Miami University from 2023-25 as a student intern. He also served as a photographer and videographer at Miami, working with 13 of their 16 varsity sports programs.
Zak graduated from Miami University in 2025 with a Bachelors of Arts in Journalism and a Bachelors of Science in Sport Communication & Media. He is currently studying for his Masters of Arts in Mass Communication through the University of Florida's online program.
Zak previously served as the Communications Graduate Assistant with the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2025-26 season. He oversaw game and business communications, helped capture interviews and fulfill media requests, traveled with the team and worked at the 2026 NHL Draft in Buffalo.
Prior to that role, he served as the sport contact for women's soccer at Miami University from 2023-25 as a student intern. He also served as a photographer and videographer at Miami, working with 13 of their 16 varsity sports programs.
Zak graduated from Miami University in 2025 with a Bachelors of Arts in Journalism and a Bachelors of Science in Sport Communication & Media. He is currently studying for his Masters of Arts in Mass Communication through the University of Florida's online program.
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