Current Available Jobs for WREX

13 WREX TV in Rockford, Illinois, is seeking a passionate, positive, and self-motivated individual to join our Sales Team as an Account Executive. 

We’re looking for a candidate who wants to make a difference in our community by working with businesses to help them succeed. We have a progressive culture where your talents can help to grow existing business and develop new customers for both on-air and digital.  We’re looking for self-starters who are energized by meeting with people and thrive on helping companies in our area WIN!

Successful candidates should be highly organized, possess strong verbal and written communication skills, have a valid driver’s license and have previous success as being part of a team.

Previous Sales experience is preferred.  If you are ready to take the next step in your sales career, we want to hear from YOU.

Do you love to tell stories about inspiring athletes and coaches?

Do you want to highlight local high school athletic programs where NBA and NFL players got their start?

Oh… and speaking of professional sports… do you want to go LIVE from the home of the Chicago Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls, Cubs, and White Sox?

Then, 13 WREX in Rockford, Illinois has an opportunity for you.

We are searching for our next Sports Anchor / Multimedia Journalist.

Just 50 minutes west of Chicago’s O’Hare Airport, Rockford is a city on the rise - and 13 WREX is a sports powerhouse, covering sports stories that appeal to our entire community.

The successful candidate will enterprise and produce feature stories, shoot highlights, assist with the production of the day’s sports segment; and anchor local sports coverage in our evening newscasts.

The Rockford, Illinois market is a great place to live with a great quality of life, low cost of living, ample recreation, and close to Chicago, Madison, and Milwaukee!

Want to join our award-winning team?

Note: Applicants must successfully pass a driving record check and background screening.

WREX, the NBC affiliate in Rockford, IL, is looking for an innovative Meteorologist who is passionate about weather and understands its daily impact on people.  We are looking for a meteorologist who is willing to go above and beyond to provide comprehensive, creative and captivating weather segments for our viewers. 

WREX provides our meteorologists top of the line graphics and equipment to help produce award-winning coverage.  This position includes on-air weather coverage during our 4:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. broadcasts, Monday through Friday.  This position also has the expectation of extended hours at non-scheduled times for major weather events and station initiatives. 

The ideal candidate will have on-air experience and a degree in meteorology, journalism or a related field.  Social Media is also a big part of the commitment we have to our viewers.  Proficiency on Facebook, X and other networking sites is a must.  You’ll be working with WSI MAX system. Experience in Adobe Creative Suite software, specifically Photoshop and After Effects is a plus. 

The Rockford market is a great place to live with numerous colleges and universities, good quality of life, ample recreation and close proximity (1 hour distance) to Chicago and Madison.

Applicants must successfully pass a background and driving screening.

WREX-TV, the NBC affiliate in Rockford, IL, is looking for a Monday through
Friday evening meteorologist / MMJ who is passionate about weather and understands
its daily impact on our viewers. We are the market leader when it comes to weather
coverage. This position includes on-air weather anchoring during 13 News 4pm and
5pm newscasts as well as fill-in opportunities on other 13 News programs.

This person will also work as a multi-media journalist for our news team, contributing
news content to our digital platforms and reporting on-air as needed. The ideal
candidate will have prior on-air experience and a degree in meteorology, journalism
or a related field. We are open to considering weather forecasters who may be seeking
their meteorology degree or certificate.

The ideal candidate will also be proficient and creative with posting on social media
platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram where many WREX viewers access
our weather information.