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Director of Redbird Productions

University/Agency Illinois State University
Civil Service Classification Cinematographer/Creative Video Producer
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Posting Duration 2/19/2025 - 3/5/2025
Probationary Period 12 months

Job Description

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/


Qualifications

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.


Salary

$43,896 - $48,000 annual


Links

ISU Jobs Website


Contact Information


University/Agency Illinois State University
Department/College Human Resources
Contact Mackenzie Chapman
Phone Number 309-438-8311
Address
Comments 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 in order to receive full consideration. Transcripts can either be uploaded with your application or submitted via the options listed below. In order to be eligible for Veteran's Preference points on the exam, appropriate military service documentation, such as a DD214, must be submitted prior to the application deadline.

Transcripts and/or DD-214 paperwork 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.