Investigative Photographer & Editor, NBCU Local Chicago

NBCUniversal 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. NBC and Telemundo Chicago are seeking an exceptional Investigative Photographer & Editor to join our award-winning Investigates and Responds teams. This position is designed for a highly creative visual storyteller who is passionate about uncovering impactful stories and bringing them to life through compelling cinematography, editing, sound design, and collaborative storytelling. This is not a traditional daily news photographer position. We are looking for someone who thrives in long-form storytelling, embraces investigative journalism, and is energized by the opportunity to help shape stories from the earliest stages of development through final delivery. The ideal candidate approaches every story with the mindset of a documentary filmmaker and Director of Photography. They understand that investigative journalism often requires patience, creativity, and craftsmanship to translate complex issues into compelling visual narratives. They are equally comfortable behind a camera, in an edit suite, and at a story development meeting. This individual is a self-starter who contributes ideas, collaborates closely with producers and reporters, and brings a creative vision that elevates every project. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside one of the strongest investigative teams in local television while helping shape the future of long-form storytelling across broadcast, streaming, digital, social, and FAST platforms. Key Responsibilities : Partner with NBC Chicago Investigates and NBC Responds teams to develop, produce, shoot, and edit impactful investigative and enterprise stories. Contribute throughout the reporting process, helping shape story direction, visual strategy, interview approaches, and creative execution. Capture cinematic and emotionally engaging visuals that help audiences connect with complex investigations and community-focused reporting. Develop visual storytelling plans that incorporate interviews, stock and story  footage, natural sound, documentary-style sequences, creative visualizations, and investigative production techniques. Produce content for broadcast, streaming, digital, social, and FAST platforms while maintaining the highest journalistic standards. Manage projects from concept through final delivery, balancing multiple long-form assignments and production timelines. Collaborate closely with reporters, producers, editors, legal teams, and newsroom leadership throughout the investigative process. Identify innovative visual techniques, production methods, and emerging technologies that enhance storytelling and audience engagement. Maintain excellent communication throughout the production process, ensuring alignment between editorial, creative, and technical stakeholders. Photography & Production Skills : Expert operation of Sony FX-series cinema cameras, Sony mirrorless systems, and DSLR-based production workflows. Exceptional field lighting skills with the ability to quickly create polished, cinematic interview environments in a variety of locations and conditions. Strong understanding of visual storytelling through composition, lens selection, camera movement, lighting, color, and production design. Ability to think and operate as a Director of Photography (DP), bringing a creative vision to each project while balancing newsroom realities and production deadlines. Comfortable building interview environments that create visual depth, emotional connection, and premium production value consistent with network-level investigative journalism. Capable of working efficiently in fast-moving situations without sacrificing quality, ensuring every interview and visual element contributes meaningfully to the story. Strong understanding of documentary-style storytelling techniques, including the use of natural sound, environmental details, sequences, and visual pacing to strengthen narrative impact. Advanced knowledge of field audio acquisition, including wireless microphone systems, interview recording, ambient sound capture, and audio workflow management. Experience shooting both independently and as part of larger collaborative production teams. Post-Production & Editing Skills: Minimum five years of professional experience as a visual storyteller, cinematographer, documentary filmmaker, investigative photographer, or broadcast content creator. Provide a portfolio demonstrating long-form storytelling. Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro with demonstrated expertise in long-form editing, investig