Job Description

NBC4/T52 is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Investigative Producer to join our award-winning investigative team. This role is responsible for developing, researching, and producing original investigative content across platforms with a strong emphasis on breaking news. The ideal candidate is a tenacious journalist who thrives on uncovering truth, holding the powerful accountable, and delivering impactful journalism without the need to appear on camera.

Job Responsibilities:

• Conceive, pitch, and develop enterprise and investigative story ideas.
• Conduct in-depth background research, gather documents, and analyze public records, data, and other materials.
• Cultivate and manage sources, including whistleblowers, experts, and community members.
• Work closely with on-air reporters, photographers, editors, and legal teams to shape compelling, fact-driven narratives.
• Assist with writing scripts, producing segments, and digital packages.
• Ensure all investigative content meets ethical, legal, and journalistic standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in investigative reporting or producing.
• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of FOIA/public records processes and data journalism tools.
• Excellent research, writing, and storytelling skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines under pressure.
• High level of discretion and professionalism when dealing with sensitive information.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
• Understanding of media law and investigative best practices.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered.
• Must be willing to work in Universal City, CA
• Must be available to work overtime, evenings, weekends and holidays as needed or required.
• Able to work extended and flexible hours during emergency situations and breaking news.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States

Desired Characteristics:

• Experience with court documents, government databases, and financial records.
• Familiarity with editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere, AVID) and newsroom CMS.
• Bilingual or multilingual skills are a plus.
• Prior experience working on collaborative investigative

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

Salary Range: $75,000 to $115,000

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.