Political Investigative Producer, NBC

Job Description

Responsibilities

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Job Description

NBC Chicago is looking for a Political/Investigative Producer who's creative, collaborative, and results-driven to join our award-winning News department.

Responsibilities include:
• Research, write, and produce political content for NBC, along with all digital platforms, including stories and teases as assigned by producers, platform managers and the Political reporter
• Develop a network of sources and experts to generate enterprise consumer stories on a daily basis
• Monitor, vet and research incoming political tips
• Identify trends in politics for enterprise news stories
• Assist with development of digital video series, podcasts, and other multiplatform projects
• Provide editorial guidance; establish contacts in the political field, manage tips and public records requests, compose open records requests, and conduct interviews
• Perform investigations which may include undercover work or surveillance as necessary

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

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS:
• At least 3 years of experience in newsgathering and/or production
• Field producing experience
• Fluent in English and Spanish 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
• Good collaborative and interpersonal skills to communicate at all levels

REQUIREMENTS:
• Must be 18 years or greater
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be willing to work in Chicago, IL
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV to this job through www.nbcunicareers.com
• Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

Additional Information

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rj0452-18-117-153-38-42 in your application.