GA Pre-Professional - Athletics - Redbird Productions- SUMMER 2026-SPRING 2027

Illinois State • Normal, IL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

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 State’s Graduate School.

Requirements

• Eligible for appointment as per the requirements in the Graduate Assistant Handbook which can be found at http://hr.illinoisstate.edu/downloads/GA_Handbook.pdf
• Must be a degree-seeking graduate student at Illinois State University in Arts Technology, Fine Arts, Communications, Recreation Management, or Sport Management.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in live athletic broadcast productions or similar production background (ie. theater, music, TV news, etc.)

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, Women’s 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
• 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

Benefits

• This pre-professional, 12-month position includes a tuition waiver and a stipend.
• Benefits for Graduate Assistants can be found in the Graduate Assistant Handbook

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level