Investigative Producer, NBC 5 Chicago
About The Position
NBC Chicago is looking for an Investigative Producer who’s creative, collaborative, and results-driven to join our award-winning News department. Responsibilities include: Research, write, produce, and edit investigative content for the NBC/Telemundo duopoly and all digital platforms, including stories, long-form pieces, and teases as assigned by producers, platform managers, and investigative reporters Develop and maintain a network of sources and experts to generate enterprise investigative stories on a daily and long-term basis Monitor and evaluate incoming tips; identify investigative leads, patterns, and accountability story opportunities Conduct in-depth background research, analyze records, and synthesize complex information into strong story pitches Lead and support investigations that may require data analysis, undercover reporting, surveillance, or public records work Serve as a primary liaison with NBC’s national investigative units as needed File, track, and manage public records requests (FOIA, state/local open records laws) Collaborate with digital teams to develop complementary digital video, interactive elements, podcasts, and other multiplatform investigative content Provide editorial guidance; conduct interviews; coordinate field production and logistics for investigative shoots Uphold investigative standards and journalistic ethics while ensuring accuracy, fairness, and legal compliance
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field
- Relevant experience in television news production
- Must be available to work evenings, weekends and holidays, when necessary
- Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
- Be willing to work in Chicago, IL
- Submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered for this position
- Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum 3 years of experience in consumer investigative newsgathering and/or production
- Experience with news photojournalism and non-linear editing preferred
- Field producing experience
- Fluent in English and Spanish is a plus
- Experience partnering with legal and working knowledge of federal, state and local laws impacting operations as they relate to investigations, undercover content and hidden cameras
- Ability to write, edit and produce under heavy deadline pressure without compromising accuracy or credibility
- Ability to field produce and conduct interviews
- Basic understanding and demonstration of creativity, editorial judgment, journalistic ethics and libel laws
- Strong computer research skills, and working knowledge of analyzing data
- Knowledge of undercover investigation techniques
- Understanding of Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok etc.)
- Understanding of emerging news production techniques and technology, with a pioneering spirit with desire to learn emerging technologies and invent the future
- Strong collaborative and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
Responsibilities
- Research, write, produce, and edit investigative content for the NBC/Telemundo duopoly and all digital platforms, including stories, long-form pieces, and teases as assigned by producers, platform managers, and investigative reporters
- Develop and maintain a network of sources and experts to generate enterprise investigative stories on a daily and long-term basis
- Monitor and evaluate incoming tips; identify investigative leads, patterns, and accountability story opportunities
- Conduct in-depth background research, analyze records, and synthesize complex information into strong story pitches
- Lead and support investigations that may require data analysis, undercover reporting, surveillance, or public records work
- Serve as a primary liaison with NBC’s national investigative units as needed
- File, track, and manage public records requests (FOIA, state/local open records laws)
- Collaborate with digital teams to develop complementary digital video, interactive elements, podcasts, and other multiplatform investigative content
- Provide editorial guidance; conduct interviews; coordinate field production and logistics for investigative shoots
- Uphold investigative standards and journalistic ethics while ensuring accuracy, fairness, and legal compliance
Benefits
- This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
