Assistant Director of Redbird Productions

Title: Assistant Director of Redbird Productions
Division Name: Presidential
Department: Intercollegiate Athletics

Job Summary

The Department of Athletics is committed to increasing the commitment to diversity initiatives of the campus community. ISU athletics recognizes that a diverse faculty, staff, and student body enriches the educational experiences of the entire campus and greater community. Candidates, who have experience working with a diverse range of staff and students and who can contribute to the climate of inclusivity, are especially welcomed to apply.

This position will work under broad policy guidance and exercise sound judgment when making critical decisions under varying degrees of pressure. The Director of Redbird Productions will utilize open creative license to directly influence the brand that is Redbird Athletics. This position is responsible for all ESPN linear and non-linear broadcast events content delivery, coordinating live broadcasts to air on ESPN+ and other web streaming services while also making educated purchasing decisions to ensure Redbird Athletics is using cutting edge production techniques. This position is also responsible for collaborating with other Athletics staff members to create marketing, publicity, highlight, banquet and other feature videos. This may include special videos, video recordings, and sponsorship elements. The person in this position must be able to work independently, make responsible decisions on the spot, and see the "big picture" of consistent branding while working on each individual production project.

Additional Information

University Benefit Highlights:

• Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
  
• Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
  
• Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
  

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Title: Assistant Director of Redbird Productions
Division Name: Presidential
Department: Intercollegiate Athletics

Job Summary

The Department of Athletics is committed to increasing the commitment to diversity initiatives of the campus community. ISU athletics recognizes that a diverse faculty, staff, and student body enriches the educational experiences of the entire campus and greater community. Candidates, who have experience working with a diverse range of staff and students and who can contribute to the climate of inclusivity, are especially welcomed to apply.

This position will work under broad policy guidance and exercise sound judgment when making critical decisions under varying degrees of pressure. The Director of Redbird Productions will utilize open creative license to directly influence the brand that is Redbird Athletics. This position is responsible for all ESPN linear and non-linear broadcast events content delivery, coordinating live broadcasts to air on ESPN+ and other web streaming services while also making educated purchasing decisions to ensure Redbird Athletics is using cutting edge production techniques. This position is also responsible for collaborating with other Athletics staff members to create marketing, publicity, highlight, banquet and other feature videos. This may include special videos, video recordings, and sponsorship elements. The person in this position must be able to work independently, make responsible decisions on the spot, and see the "big picture" of consistent branding while working on each individual production project.

Additional Information

University Benefit Highlights:

• Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
  
• Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
  
• Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
  
• Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
  
• Paid benefit time
  

Additional University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$44,000 to $46,000 annual

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in film/video production, cinematography, radio and television, documentary film production, photojournalism, communications, graphic design, or a closely related field to the position.
   
2. One (1) year (12 months) of full time or part time equivalent professional work experience in areas including non-linear video editing, motion graphics, video lighting and composition, camera operation, graphics design, audio recording, video production, sports video production or a closely related professional area.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Master's degree
   
2. Previous work experience producing linear and non-linear TV Productions or similar web streaming platform.
   
3. Experience with Daktronics displays and software.

Work Hours

Core work hours are 8am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday. Frequent weekend and night availability required.

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:

1. Effectively communicate on a daily basis.
   
2. Move about in various locations across campus as needed to complete day-to-day work.
   
3. Must be able to lift and/or carry a 30lb while setting up and tearing down camera equipment.

Proposed Starting Date

November 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"

Optional Applicant Documents

Transcripts - See Special Instructions section for additional options
Certification of Retirement Annuity

Please Note : These documents may be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Special Instructions for Applicants

Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work history portions. Be specific on your work history, including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Please do not put "see resume" in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application, and incomplete applications will not be considered.

College or university transcripts (may be unofficial) must be submitted prior to the application deadline to receive full consideration. Transcripts can either be uploaded with your application or submitted via the options listed below.

To be eligible for Veteran's Preference points on the exam, appropriate military service documentation such as a DD-214 must be submitted prior to the application deadline.

Transcripts, and/or military service documentation may be faxed or mailed to Human Resources by the application deadline:

Fax: 309.438.0011, Attn: Mackenzie Chapman
Address: Illinois State University
Human Resources
Campus Box 1300
Normal, IL 61790-1300

The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials and responses to the supplemental questions. No participation other than submission of applicant materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score. After the application deadline, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview. The active register for this classification will be voided when the position is filled.

Illinois State University is authorized to do business within the State of Illinois. All work under this appointment is required to be performed from within the State of Illinois. If hired, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days from the start date for this position. Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois driver’s license or a valid State of Illinois ID card. Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days will result in immediate termination of employment.

Sponsorship: Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work for Illinois State University in the United States. Illinois State University will not sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. Illinois State University is not a qualifying employer for the STEM OPT benefit: only the 12-month OPT may be used to work at Illinois State University.

Contact Information for Applicants

Mackenzie Chapman
Human Resources
309-438-3092
mrchap1@ilstu.edu 

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 (309) 438-3383. 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 (309) 438-8311.

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