Investigative Producer, NBC 5 Chicago

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 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 compliance