Joe Matthews joined the Fordham Athletic Department in October 2026.
Prior to Fordham, Matthews spent two years as an Athletic Media Relations Graduate Assistant at FDU in Teaneck, N.J. At FDU, Matthews served as the primary contact for the Knights’ women’s basketball, men’s soccer, softball, and track and field programs.Â
Matthews led all media relations and social media efforts for FDU women’s basketball during a stretch in which they completed back-to-back perfect seasons within the NEC, a conference first. Matthews also covered the Knights’ back-to-back NEC titles and consecutive trips to the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament. Matthews oversaw media efforts that saw the Knights make local and national headlines. FDU was featured on FOX 5 New York, CBS 2 New York, PIX11, News12 New Jersey, the New York Post, YES Network, The Athletic, and more. The Knights also garnered nearly 3 million unique views on social platforms.Â
At FDU, Matthews also helped to oversee the creation of KnightVision, FDU’s home for broadcasting operations.
Prior to FDU, Matthews spent two years as the Director of Creative Content for Seton Hall’s women’s basketball program. With the Pirates, Matthews operated as one of the lead graphic designers and photographers for the team. Matthews also helped to oversee and coordinate recruiting photoshoots.Â
Born and raised on the Jersey Shore, Matthews is a 2024 graduate of Seton Hall University with a degree in Visual and Sound Media. Matthews also holds a Master’s in Sports Administration from Fairleigh Dickinson University.
As an undergraduate student at Seton Hall, Matthews served as the Sports Director at WSOU 89.5 FM, Seton Hall’s student radio station. Matthews served as a play-by-play broadcaster for Seton Hall Athletics, and managed a student staff of over 50. During Matthews’ tenure as Sports Director, WSOU won the Marconi Award for Best College Radio Station.Â
As an undergraduate, Matthews was also a Communications Intern with the New York Red Bulls.
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