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

Illinois State•Normal, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Illinois State University, a NCAA Division I institution and member of the Missouri Valley Conference, invites applications for the position of Graduate Assistant for Redbird Productions within the Department of Athletics. This is a pre-professional, 12-month position that includes a tuition waiver and a stipend. The successful applicant must meet the admission requirements for Illinois State’s Graduate School. The role involves assisting with ESPN/Marquee Sports Network Broadcast Operations on game days, serving as broadcast producer for Redbird Soccer, Women’s Basketball, and Gymnastics on ESPN+, and assisting with the training of Redbird Productions student staff members. The position may also involve assisting other Illinois State Athletics departments with projects related to creative video, marketing, promotions, development, and Redbird Sports Properties. As part of the responsibilities, the GA will follow the regulations and guidelines of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the Missouri Valley Conference, the Athletics Department, and Illinois State University. This 12-month appointment will consist of a 2-month summer hourly student position and a 10-month GA appointment from August to May.

Requirements

Eligible for appointment as per the requirements in the Graduate Assistant Handbook
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: Camera Operator, Replay Operator, Technical Director, Audio Engineer, 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
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