Investigative Photographer & Editor, NBCU Local Chicago
Core
Investigative visual storyteller who develops, shoots, and edits long-form investigative journalism for broadcast, streaming, and digital platforms.
Role type
Senior Investigative Photographer & Editor
Builds
Long-form investigative and enterprise stories for NBC Chicago Investigates and NBC Responds teams
Domain
Broadcast journalism / Investigative reporting
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> production content (video/audio)
Required skills
Cinematography, long-form video editing, documentary storytelling, field lighting, audio post-production, color grading, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Creative Cloud, visual strategy, project management
Preferred skills
Drone operation (FAA Part 107), Spanish fluency, bilingual newsroom experience
Technologies
Sony FX-series cinema cameras, Sony mirrorless systems, DSLR, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, wireless microphone systems
Responsibilities
Develop visual storytelling plans for investigative stories, capture cinematic visuals, edit and color grade footage, manage projects from concept to delivery, collaborate with reporters and producers, identify innovative visual techniques
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
