Investigative Producer, NBC 5 Chicago

Google Chrome Microsoft Edge Apple Safari Mozilla Firefox Investigative Producer, NBC 5 ChicagoFull-timeBusiness Segment: NBCUniversal Local Compensation: USD 75000 - USD 115000 - yearlyCompany DescriptionNBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.Job DescriptionNBC 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 reportersDevelop and maintain a network of sources and experts to generate enterprise investigative stories on a daily and long-term basisMonitor and evaluate incoming tips; identify investigative leads, patterns, and accountability story opportunitiesConduct in-depth background research, analyze records, and synthesize complex information into strong story pitchesLead and support investigations that may require data analysis, undercover reporting, surveillance, or public records workServe as a primary liaison with NBC’s national investigative units as neededFile, 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 contentProvide editorial guidance; conduct interviews; coordinate field production and logistics for investigative shootsUphold investigative standards and journalistic ethics while ensuring accuracy, fairness, and legal complianceQualificationsBachelor’s Degree in related fieldRelevant experience in television news productionMust be available to work evenings, weekends and holidays, when necessary DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS:Minimum 3 years of experience in consumer investigative newsgathering and/or productionExperience with news photojournalism and non-linear editing preferredField producing experienceFluent in English and Spanish is a plusExperience partnering with legal and working knowledge of federal, state and local laws impacting operations as they relate to investigations, undercover content and hidden camerasAbility to write, edit and produce under heavy deadline pressure without compromising accuracy or credibilityAbility to field produce and conduct interviewsBasic understanding and demonstration of creativity, editorial judgment, journalistic ethics and libel lawsStrong computer research...