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

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

Job no: 521403
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 State’s Graduate School.

Duties and Responsibilities:

On game days, may assist with ESPN/Marquee Sports Network Broadcast Operations which may include the following roles:

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

Job no: 521403
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 State’s 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, 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

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

$2,025

Required Qualifications

1. Eligible for appointment as per the requirements in the Graduate Assistant Handbook which can be found at http://hr.illinoisstate.edu/downloads...
   
2. 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., 000000000).

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
jaarel2@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.

Application Opened: 02/27/2026 09:00 AM CST
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