Riley Hubbard

Riley Hubbard currently serves as technical engineer at the Auburn Network. A position he has held since August of 2016. In this role, Hubbard serves as the co-host of Auburn/Opelika This Morning on NewsTalk WANI and manages the Auburn Network’s automation systems including satellite receivers, VoIP systems, programming schedules and automation software. He has been awarded eight honors for broadcast excellence by the Alabama Broadcasters' Association during his tenure.

Hubbard formerly served as the executive producer for Auburn High Football on Wings 94.3 and provided commentary for Auburn High Baseball on ESPN 106.7 from 2016-2018.

In addition to his role with Auburn Network, Hubbard also serves in communications and marketing within the Provost's Office at Auburn University, supporting strategic communications and marketing initiatives that advance the office’s priorities and the university’s strategic plan. He develops and implements communications and marketing plans, creates digital and media content, and collaborates with academic units to highlight initiatives, achievements, and outcomes aligned with the Provost’s Office’s academic priorities.

Hubbard worked as a communications assistant within the Auburn Athletics Department for four seasons, serving as the primary sports information director for multiple sports responsible for writing press releases, updating statistics, creating media guides and other official publications. He also coordinated all content for assigned athletic teams’ social media channels including photography, videography, and graphics as well as partnered with local and national media outlets for the promotion of Auburn’s athletic programs.

Prior to his time in athletics communications, Hubbard served as the Player Development & Data Analyst for the Auburn baseball program for three seasons under head coach Butch Thompson (August 2019- June 2022). In this position, Hubbard was responsible for the program's sports technologies, film and analytics efforts as well as assisting in advance team scouting. He was part of the 2022 Auburn team that advanced to the College World Series in Omaha.

Hubbard is a native of Auburn, Alabama, and is a 2018 graduate of Auburn High School where he played on the varsity golf team. He is a two-time graduate of the Harbert College of Business, where he received his Masters of Business Administration in 2023. Hubbard is also an active member of All Christ Church and serves as a volunteer on their production team and previously as a community group facilitator.

Speaking often about his faith on the air, Hubbard is an outspoken advocate of evangelism and biblical literacy. In his free time, Hubbard enjoys watching sporting events, golfing, fishing and spending time in fellowship with friends.