GA Pre-Professional Athletics Redbird Productions- SUMMER 2026-SPRING 2027
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Job Location:
Normal, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
GA Pre-Professional - Athletics - Redbird Productions- SUMMER 2026-SPRING 2027
Work type: On Campus
Location: Normal Illinois
Title: GA Pre-Professional - Athletics - Redbird Productions- SUMMER 2026-SPRING 2027
Division Name: Presidential
Department: Intercollegiate Athletics
Campus Location: Normal IL
Job Summary
Illinois State University a NCAA Division I institution member of the Missouri Valley Conference invites applications for the position of Graduate Assistant for Redbird Productions within the department of Athletics. This pre-professional 12-month position includes a tuition waiver and a stipend. The successful applicant must meet the admission requirements for Illinois States Graduate School.
Duties and Responsibilities:
On game days may assist with ESPN/Marquee Sports Network Broadcast Operations which may include the following roles:
o Camera Operator
o Replay Operator
o Technical Director
o Audio Engineer
o Graphics Operator
Serve as broadcast producer for Redbird Soccer Womens Basketball and Gymnastics on ESPN
Assist with training of Redbird Productions student staff members
May be asked to assist with projects/tasks alongside other Illinois State Athletics departments that include but are not limited to Redbird Creative Video Marketing and Promotions Development and Redbird Sports Properties
Additional Information
As a part of your responsibilities you will follow the regulations and guidelines of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) the Missouri Valley Conference or the Missouri Valley Football Conference the Athletics Department and Illinois State University
Salary Rate / Pay Rate
$2025
Required Qualifications
1. Eligible for appointment as per the requirements in the Graduate Assistant Handbook which can be found at Must be a degree-seeking graduate student at Illinois State University in Arts Technology Fine Arts Communications Recreation Management or Sport Management.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in live athletic broadcast productions or similar production background (ie. theater music TV news etc.)
Work Hours
Varies
Proposed Starting Date
Summer 2026
Required Applicant Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Reference List
Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on Apply
Special Instructions for Applicants
This 12-month appointment will consist of a 2-month summer hourly student position and a 10-month GA appointment from August to May.
Benefits for Graduate Assistants can be found in the Graduate Assistant Handbook.
Note: If you have not yet been assigned a University ID but are interested in applying for this graduate assistantship please proceed with the graduate assistant application process. For the first question regarding your University ID simply enter in nine (9) zeros (e.g. ).
You must be eligible for employment in the United States and at Illinois State University and/or for the number of hours required for the position.
Illinois State University student employees are restricted to no more than 28 hours per week of on-campus employment for all positions held. International students are restricted by their visa status to no more than 20 hours per week of on-campus employment when the university is in session but may work up to 28 hours per week when the university is not in session. Please contact the Office of International Student and Scholar Services for guidance on visa restrictions on work hours. The University cannot grant exceptions to visa status rules/laws.
Contact Information for Applicants
Johnny Arellano
Important Information for Applicants
This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable an employment history review based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.
Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at . The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.
If you are having difficulty accessing the system please call Human Resources at .
Department
Intercollegiate AthleticsIllinois State University a NCAA Division I institution member of the Missouri Valley Conference invites applications for the position of Graduate Assistant for Redbird Productions within the department of Athletics. This pre-professional 12-month position includes a tuition waiver and a stipend. The successful applicant must meet the admission requirements for Illinois States Graduate School.
Current Opportunities
Department
Intercollegiate AthleticsIllinois State University a NCAA Division I institution member of the Missouri Valley Conference invites applications for the position of Graduate Assistant for Redbird Productions within the department of Athletics. This pre-professional 12-month position includes a tuition waiver and a stipend. The successful applicant must meet the admission requirements for Illinois States Graduate School.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Public Relations
- Google Docs
- Data Collection
- MailChimp
- Microsoft Word
- Dermal Fillers
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Photoshop
- Writing Skills
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