Investigative Photographer & Editor, NBCU Local Chicago

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.