Investigative Producer

This is a Full Time Job

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

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field
• Relevant experience in television news production
• Must be available to work evenings, weekends and holidays, when necessary

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS:
• 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

ADDITIONAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Be willing to work in Chicago, IL
• Submit a resume/CV through the link below to be considered for this position

Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.