Director of Redbird Productions

Title: 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 ESPN3linear and non-linear broadcast events content delivery, coordinating live broadcasts to air on ESPN3 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

$43,896 - $52,000 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 8:00am - 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 30lb while setting up and tearing down camera equipment.

Proposed Starting Date

June 2025

Required Applicant Documents

Resume
Cover Letter
Reference List
Transcripts - See Special Instructions to Applicants section for additional options

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Optional Applicant Documents

Certification of Retirement Annuity

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Special Instructions for Applicants

Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and