Bio

Matthew Milner is entering his second year as Director of Sports Media at Meridian Community College after being named Sports Information Director in January 2025. In January 2026, his title was expanded to Director of Sports Media to reflect his leadership of all athletic media operations, including website management, social media, video production, photography, graphic design, live streaming, and athletic communications.

Since assuming leadership of MCC Athletics media efforts, Milner has helped modernize the department's digital presence through a comprehensive redesign of the athletics website, expanded multimedia coverage, and a refreshed visual identity across athletic platforms. His efforts have focused on enhancing the student-athlete experience while increasing the visibility of MCC's athletic programs through creative storytelling and innovative content creation.

A seasoned media professional, Milner has been part of the MCC family since 2018, serving as Lead Media Specialist and Videographer for the college. In that role, he played an instrumental role in producing video content and digital media projects that highlighted student success, campus events, and athletic achievements.

In addition to his responsibilities at MCC, Milner serves as Gameday Operations Producer for the Meridian Blues Baseball Club. He oversees the club's game-day entertainment experience, including videoboard graphics, music, sound effects, promotional elements, and stadium light shows, helping create an engaging atmosphere for fans throughout the summer collegiate baseball season.

Prior to joining Meridian Community College, Milner served as Assistant Director of Digital Media at East Mississippi Community College from 2012 to 2018. During his tenure, he helped produce live broadcasts and digital content for all athletic programs while contributing to several nationally recognized projects, including Inside The PR1DE and Netflix's award-winning documentary series Last Chance U.

Milner's passion for sports storytelling began at the University of Mississippi, where he earned a bachelor's degree in Journalism in 2012. While at Ole Miss, he worked on the Emmy Award-winning television series The Season, gaining valuable experience in sports production and documentary storytelling. He later earned a master's degree in Integrated Marketing Communications from the University of West Alabama in 2024.

Originally from Richburg, New York, Milner resides in Meridian, Mississippi, with his wife, Jammie, and their dog, Duke. Through creative storytelling, innovative media strategies, and a commitment to showcasing student-athletes, coaches, and programs, Milner continues to help strengthen the visibility and brand of Meridian Community College Athletics.