Investigative Reporter, NBC & Telemundo Miami

NBCUniversal • Miramar, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a unique opportunity to join an award-winning duopoly investigative unit at a company deeply committed to impactful journalism. This role focuses on developing, researching, and producing original investigative content across broadcast, streaming, and digital platforms, with a strong emphasis on breaking news and timely, high-impact investigations. The ideal candidate is a tenacious journalist driven to uncover the truth, hold the powerful accountable, and engage audiences wherever they consume news.

Requirements

• At least 8 years’ experience as a journalist in fast-paced newsrooms.
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Must submit a resume/CV online as well as a link to recent work.
• Must be willing to work in-person at the station’s Miramar location.
• Must be willing to submit to a background investigation.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be willing to work in high-risk emergency situations including hurricanes.
• Strong journalistic and communication skills.
• Excellent writing, storytelling and live reporting skills with the ability to juggle multiple long-term and short-term projects.
• Working knowledge of how to obtain public records and analyze data.
• Must possess strong, detail-orientated research and writing skills.
• Strong, working knowledge of how to use social media to strengthen the brand, interact with viewers and promote stories.
• Collaborative team player.
• Strong understanding and demonstration of editorial judgment and journalistic ethics, including a current knowledge of laws of libel, slander and applicable FCC rules and regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems and prioritize work.
• Familiarity with emerging news production techniques and technology, with a pioneering spirit with desire to learn emerging technologies.

Nice To Haves

• At least 7 years’ experience as an investigative journalist.
• Fully bilingual in Spanish/English – with the ability to speak, read and write well in both languages.
• Ability to execute multiplatform content including broadcast, streaming, digital and social platforms.

Responsibilities

• Conceive, pitch, and develop enterprise and investigative story ideas for NBC6 and Telemundo 51.
• Develop a recurring segment featuring explainers and interviews that break down major daily stories, add context, and deliver original, investigative-driven reporting.
• Responsible for uncovering details in breaking news with a multiplatform approach, prioritizing speed, accuracy, and multiplatform delivery.
• Cultivate, build, and maintain a network of sources and experts to secure exclusive content for NBC6 and Telemundo 51.
• Collaborate with broadcast, streaming, podcast, and social teams to translate reporting across platforms.
• Identify and pitch investigative angles on big daily news stories as well as longer-term enterprise stories that engage viewers and bring about change or reform.
• Communicate story pitches and developments with senior staff.
• Work closely with managers and producers in vetting stories with NBC News legal/standards team.
• Leverage social media platforms to amplify stories, engage audiences, and drive conversation.
• Collaborate with NBC and Telemundo-owned stations and network partners to develop and elevate content across platform.
• Innovate across formats, creating and developing original investigative series designed for distribution on YouTube, streaming platforms, podcasts, and emerging digital channels.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior