Athletics Student Employee - Redbird Productions

Illinois State University; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) Plan

Job summary

Illinois State University Athletics is seeking an Athletics Student Employee to support Redbird Productions. You will contribute to ESPN+ and Marquee Sports Network broadcasts, as well as in-house athletic productions, gaining hands-on experience in all facets of live NCAA Division I productions.

The role provides exposure to camera, replay, graphics, audio, and technical directing tasks, with a proposed starting date of Fall 2026 and opportunities for growth within Intercollegiate Athletics.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in at least 5 graduate credit hours or 6 undergraduate credit hours.
• Preferred: experience in live athletic broadcast productions or similar production background (theater, music, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Camera Operator
• Replay Operator
• Technical Director
• Graphics Operator
• Audio Engineer

Education

Graduate/Undergraduate student status

Job description

Overview

Title: Athletics Student Employee - Redbird Productions
Employee Classification: Student Help Regular
Division Name: Presidential
Department: Intercollegiate Athletics

Job Summary

The student employee will play a role in productions for ESPN+ and Marquee Sports Network broadcast streams as well as in-house athletic productions. Individuals in this position will gain experience of all the ins and outs of live productions at an NCAA Division 1 Athletics Department.

Responsibilities

• Camera Operator
• Replay Operator
• Technical Director
• Graphics Operator
• Audio Engineer

Additional Information

Student employees are eligible to participate in the University’s 403(b) Plan. More information can be found here.

Pay Rate

$15.00/hour

Required Qualifications

Must be enrolled in at least 5 graduate credit hours or 6 undergraduate credit hours.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in live athletic broadcast productions or similar production background (i.e., theater, music, etc.)

Work Hours

TBD.

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or with a reasonable accommodation:

• Effectively communicate on a daily basis.

Proposed Starting Date

Fall 2026

Required Applicant Documents

Resume

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Contact Information for Applicants

Johnny Arellano
[e-mail]

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.

In addition, all appointments are contingent upon proof of eligibility for employment at Illinois State University to perform the required duties described above on your scheduled start date. The Immigration and Control Act of 1986, Public Law 99-603, requires all new employees to file an I-9 in person and no later than three days from the beginning of employment. This may be accomplished within the department or through Human Resources. A list of the types of documentation you will be expected to provide is available at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents. Failure to comply with this law will result in cancellation of your appointment.

Illinois State University, as your employer, is required by federal law to ensure proper tax withholding from wages and to ensure that the required reporting of employee wages, withholding, and employment taxes is accurate. For this reason, every employee must have a valid Social Security Number registered with the University at the time of employment and/or as soon after as possible, but no later than 45 days from the start date. Failure to comply with this law may result in cancellation of your appointment.

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 more when the university is not in session. International students should contact the Office of International Studies and Programs for guidance if they have questions concerning employment restrictions.

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.

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