Cassandra Illidge

Overview

Cassandra Illidge serves as Vice President of Global Partnerships & HBCU Programs at Getty Images[1], a position Illidge has held since June 2021[3]. In this role, Illidge focuses on cultivating impactful partnerships and advancing initiatives that align with corporate and educational institutions' missions, with collaborative efforts highlighting the importance of inclusive narratives within the media landscape[2]. Illidge's tenure at Getty Images spans nearly two decades, including prior positions as Senior Director & Manager of Global Content Partnerships[4], Director of Content Partnerships in North America[5], and various sales and business development roles[7][8][9][10]. Illidge holds a Master of Arts degree in Political Science with a focus on Urban Policy and Administration from Brooklyn College, as well as a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications: Television Production from Brooklyn College[11][12].

Career history

1. Vice President of Global Partnerships & HBCU ProgramsJun 2021 to presentGetty Images
2. Senior Director & Manager Global Content PartnershipsOct 2019 to Jun 2021Getty Images
3. Director, Content Partnerships in North AmericaSep 2016 to Oct 2019Getty Images
4. RMRegional Sales DirectorAug 2015 to Aug 2016Rapt Media
5. Director - Political and Advertising Sales, North AmericaApr 2014 to Aug 2015Getty Images
6. Sr. Business Development Manager, North America & Director of Political SalesJan 2011 to Apr 2014Getty Images
7. Corporate Sales Manager & Director of Political SalesJan 2006 to Dec 2010Getty Images
8. National Accounts & Political Sales ManagerJan 2003 to Dec 2005Getty Images

Education

1. MA, Political Science - Urban Policy and AdministrationBrooklyn College
2. BA, Communications: Television ProductionBrooklyn College