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.

Note: Applicants must complete a background check and motor vehicle history check to be considered for an internship.

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 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.

Note: Applicants must complete a background check and motor vehicle history check to be considered for this position.

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.

Note: Applicants must complete a background check and motor vehicle history check to be considered for this position.

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 leadership position is pivotal in continuing our newsroom standard of being a digital-first environment.

We are looking for a visionary leader who can elevate our digital properties while coaching and holding our team to the highest standards of excellence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Management Leadership: Lead and manage a team of digital content creators, including anchors, reporters, and producers, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.

Strategic Vision: Develop and execute a strategic vision for digital content, guiding the team towards providing relevant and engaging content across all platforms.

Content Production: Oversee the production of original digital content across all platforms including websites, apps, and social media, ensuring alignment with the overall editorial strategy.

Editorial Judgment: Exercise exceptional editorial judgment, particularly during fast-paced breaking news situations, ensuring accurate and timely online reporting.

Collaborative Partnerships: Work closely with the News Director, Content Manager, and Executive Producer to execute newsroom initiatives and foster synergy across platforms.

Audience Growth: Utilize metrics to prioritize digital content and make placement decisions aimed at growing digital audiences.

Quality Assurance: Provide meticulous copy editing to ensure adherence to prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines.

Standards Adherence: Uphold company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality in all content.

Specialized Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

- Proficiency in online content management systems, preferably BLOX.

- Extensive experience in engaging audiences across various social media channels including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, IGTV, and YouTube.

- Strong written communication skills, with the ability to craft engaging and shareable content.

- Excellent understanding of AP style, SEO best practices, and familiarity with Google Analytics.

- Basic proficiency in Photoshop and video editing, with foundational knowledge of HTML.

- Outstanding multitasking abilities, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.

- Experience with video shooting for digital platforms is desirable.

Education/Experience:

- Bachelor's degree in Communication/Journalism or related field required.

- Minimum of 2 years of experience in digital content creation and journalism.

NOTE: This is NOT an entry level position.

Work Environment/Mental/Physical Requirements:

- This role operates in a high-stress office environment with tight deadline pressures.

- Daily prioritization and multitasking are required, often managing multiple projects simultaneously with frequent changes in direction and priority.

- Availability to work outside of normal business hours, including nights and weekends, is essential.

NOTE: This job description outlines the primary responsibilities for the position and is not exhaustive; additional duties may be assigned as needed.

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.

Note: Applicants must complete a background check and motor vehicle history check to be considered for this position.

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:

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

13 WREX, the NBC affiliate serving northern Illinois is seeking a Digital Content Producer.

In this role, you will help lead the station’s digital content initiatives.

We are looking for a champion content creator to help shape and execute strategies for our newsroom and all its digital media efforts.

The ideal candidate for this role will have web and social media news content creation experience, strong writing skills, ability to comprehend digital analytics, strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work closely with the newsroom management team to create and administer daily content workflow both on-air and on-line.

Qualifications include a college degree in journalism, communications, or related field of study with at least one year of experience working for a television station, newspaper or an on-line news entity is preferred. Along with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment under deadline pressures.

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.

Note: Applicants must complete a background check and motor vehicle history check to be considered for this position.

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 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.

Note: Applicants must complete a background check and motor vehicle history check to be considered for this position.

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 and/or G.E.D.
- 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 and 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.

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

WREX-TV
Dan Jensen, Operations Manager
P.O. Box 530
Rockford, IL  61105
djensen@wrex.com

No phone calls, please.

Rockford TV, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

As a key member of the engineering team, the IT Administrator will provide and perform all information technology support for the station including IT policies and procedures, equipment maintenance for WAN/LAN/VPN, wireless access points, domain controllers, Cisco VOIP phone systems and PC workstations.

Tasks include but are not limited to:

• Active Directory management
• Desktop support for local and remote users 
• Design, implement and maintain computer/network security policies 
• Work with corporate engineering and 3rd party vendors to configure, install, and maintain switches, routers, servers, NAS and other hardware and software 
• Provide capital budgetary support and advice for selection and replacement of equipment 

Skills preferences and requirements:

• Degree in IT related field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience required
• Microsoft, Cisco, CompTIA and other industry certifications are a plus
• Experience with Active Directory administration, remote desktop applications, VPN, and Office 365 required
• Experience in broadcast television or a related field preferred
• Experience with Avid, iNews, Imagine automation, Ross Overdrive and Vantage transcoding system a plus

Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. Occasional climbing, kneeling, and crawling may be required for cable installations. Position requires a driver's license. Occasional travel to station events. Typical hours are Monday-Friday; however, all engineering staff are on call 24/7.

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

WREX-TV
Philip Holton, Chief Engineer
P.O. Box 530
Rockford, IL  61105
pholton@wrex.com

No phone calls, please.

Rockford TV, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We’re looking for a candidate who wants to make a difference in our community by working with local and regional businesses and help them succeed.

We have a progressive culture where your talents can help 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

No phone calls, please.

Rockford TV, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.