Current Available Jobs for WREX

13 WREX, the NBC affiliate serving northern Illinois, is excited to announce openings for our internship program.

As a part-time, paid news internship, this position offers hands-on training in all aspects of a professional newsroom.

The ideal candidate will have a strong desire to learn in a creative environment. 

This internship provides a unique opportunity to gain first-hand experience.

The goal is to fully prepare you for your first professional position in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will be working towards a four-year degree, preferably in broadcast news / journalism or related field.

The Rockford Television market is a great place to live with numerous colleges and universities, good quality of life, low cost of living, ample recreation and close proximity to Chicago, Madison, Milwaukee, and Minneapolis.

WREX is proud to be an Allen Media Broadcasting station.

If you would like to be part of our award-winning team, send your resume and a link to your reel to:

WREX-TV
Gregory Deffenbaugh, News Director
P.O. Box 530
Rockford, IL 61105
gdeffenbaugh@wrex.com

No phone calls, please.

Rockford TV, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

13 WREX, the NBC affiliate serving northern Illinois is seeking an executive producer to join our award-winning team.

The ideal candidate will be an aggressive newsroom leader with an unending passion for innovative storytelling and mentoring young journalists.

We want a leader who will drive 13 WREX’s editorial process, constantly guiding our multimedia journalists and producers to develop news content on ALL platforms.

Applicants need to be proactive, and shine at showcasing our content, whether it's breaking news, daily coverage or a special project.

Excellent writing skills and news judgment is required.

You will work closely with the News Director, Content Manager and Digital Content Manager to ensure comprehensive coverage on all platforms.

This is a senior newsroom position, perfect for the aspiring news director.

The successful candidate will have a four-year degree, preferably in broadcast news/journalism or related field and significant producing, writing and newsgathering experience in a commercial newsroom.

The Rockford Television market is a great place to live with numerous colleges and universities, good quality of life, low cost of living, ample recreation and close proximity to Chicago, Madison, Milwaukee, and Minneapolis.

WREX is proud to be an Allen Media Broadcasting station.

If you would like to be part of our award-winning team, send your resume and a link to your reel to:

WREX-TV
Gregory Deffenbaugh, News Director
P.O. Box 530
Rockford, IL 61105
gdeffenbaugh@wrex.com

No phone calls, please.

Rockford TV, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

13 WREX, the NBC affiliate serving northern Illinois is seeking a photojournalist to join our award-winning team.

The ideal candidate will shoot and edit creative, engaging content for our television newscasts and digital platforms.

We want journalists who tell compelling stories on their own or with a team in a deadline-driven environment.

Applicants need to be familiar with the latest photography and editing techniques. Knowledge of Edius editing software is preferred.

The Rockford Television market is a great place to live with numerous colleges and universities, good quality of life, low-cost of living, ample recreation and close proximity to Chicago, Madison, Milwaukee, and Minneapolis.

WREX is proud to be an Allen Media Group | Broadcasting station.

If you would like to be part of our award-winning team, send your resume and a link to your reel to:

WREX-TV
Gregory Deffenbaugh, News Director
P.O. Box 530
Rockford, IL 61105
gdeffenbaugh@wrex.com

No phone calls, please.

Rockford TV, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

13 WREX, the NBC affiliate serving northern Illinois is seeking an experienced Morning News Anchor / Multimedia Journalist for our growing morning show, 13 News Today.

If you are passionate about news, love story telling, and have some anchoring and TV reporting experience, lets talk!

Qualified candidates must have a degree in Journalism, Broadcasting, Communications, or related field.

Qualified candidates must have excellent writing and on-camera skills.

You will have a co-anchor, meteorologist, producers (2), and reporter - every single morning to help craft our highly competitive morning newscasts.

We are looking for a serious, creative journalist who is as comfortable in a live ad-lib situation as they are reading a prompter.

You will anchor our morning and midday newscasts five days a week, and represent the Station at community events.

Note: This is not an entry-level position.

The Rockford Television market is a great place to live with numerous colleges and universities, good quality of life, low-cost of living, ample recreation and close proximity to Chicago, Madison, Milwaukee, and Minneapolis.

WREX is proud to be an Allen Media Group | Broadcasting station.

If you would like to be part of our award-winning team, send your resume and a link to your reel to:

WREX-TV
Gregory Deffenbaugh, News Director
P.O. Box 530
Rockford, IL 61105
gdeffenbaugh@wrex.com

No phone calls, please.

Rockford TV, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Creative Services and Marketing Director is the driving force behind the National Murrow and Emmy® Award-Winning 13 WREX brand. Your creative storytelling will entertain, inform, and engage our viewers alongside a team of producers dedicated to making our station stand out from the rest. From concept to post-production, this is your opportunity work with a talented group of people to tackle the daily writing, shooting, editing and graphic design challenges of marketing our NBC and MeTV content for on-air and digital.

Applicants should have knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite. Marketing experience is preferred.

This position requires a relevant communications degree and/or at least 5 years of professional experience.

Since the job requires use of company vehicles, this offer is subject to approval by conducting a background and driving check. 

Paid vacation, holidays, personal days, a 401K retirement plan along with the full suite of insurance benefits.

WREX is proud to be an Allen Media Broadcasting station.

13 WREX, the NBC affiliate serving northern Illinois is seeking an Multimedia Journalist.

You will work with new, state-of-the-art HD cameras and editing equipment, producing compelling stories for our television and digital platforms.

Our team uses LiveU backpacks for daily newsgathering, along with access to our drone, Sky13.

You’ll enterprise, shoot, write and edit stories that set us apart from the competition.

Everything from breaking news to memorable features.

We’re looking for someone who is just as comfortable in a live ad-lib situation as they are with a script.

Superior writing skills are key, as well as your ability to connect with the audience.

The Rockford Television market is a great place to live with numerous colleges and universities, good quality of life, low-cost of living, ample recreation and close proximity to Chicago, Madison, Milwaukee, and Minneapolis.

WREX is proud to be an Allen Media Group | Broadcasting station.

If you would like to be part of our award-winning team, send your resume and a link to your reel to:

WREX-TV
Gregory Deffenbaugh, News Director
P.O. Box 530
Rockford, IL 61105
gdeffenbaugh@wrex.com

No phone calls, please.

Rockford TV, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This position is accountable for all 13 WREX-TV master control related activities including, but not limited to, switching commercials, station breaks, recording and prepping daily syndicated feeds, inputting material into the video servers and logging transmitter / tower light / EAS information on respective forms.

Candidate will need skills in audio board operation for Newscasts.

Qualifications include, but not limited to:

• High school graduate
• Must possess the ability to move quickly and make fast, accurate judgments.
• Previous experience with production / master control switchers or college production courses desired.

Requirements include, but not limited to:

• Must possess the necessary skills and abilities to properly perform the duties of the position or learn and acquire these skills and abilities within a probationary period.
• Ability to interface with computer systems running a variety of operating systems and programs.
• Ability to identify problems and contact appropriate maintenance staff when needed. 
• Must be willing to follow instructions to perform first level checks of corrective maintenance and to assist maintenance staff in the repair of equipment.
• Must have/maintain a valid state driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Speech and hearing abilities that allow the incumbent to communicate logically and persuasively (verbally and in writing) and ability to see, hear and respond to monitoring equipment and print legibly.  
• Vision enough to read/respond to written safety messages, warning signs and read instruction manuals. Must have manual dexterity and the physical ability to move quickly and respond to various situations in master control.
• The ability to lift equipment weighing approximately 50 lbs.
• Some hazards are involved in operation of electrical equipment and climbing ladders.

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 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. 

Successful advertising sales experience, a college education and television background are preferred. If you are ready to take the next step in your sales career, we want to hear from YOU!

You can click the yellow bar below to apply with your resume, cover letter and references or send your information to:

WREX-TV
Kelly Masanz, Local Sales Manager
P.O. Box 530
Rockford, IL 61105
kmasanz@wrex.com