Managing Editor, Investigations Unit, NBC News

NBC News is seeking a seasoned Managing Editor to lead its Investigative Unit, a pivotal role responsible for steering high-impact journalism that holds power to account and drives public discourse. The ideal candidate will possess a robust track record of producing award-winning investigations and enterprise journalism across multiple platforms, including broadcast, digital, and streaming. This leader will play a critical role in shaping the editorial vision, ensuring the integrity, originality, and excellence of NBC News’ investigative and enterprise reporting. As a key NBC News editorial leader, the Managing Editor will collaborate closely with senior editors, producers, correspondents, and legal and standards teams to develop and execute impactful projects. This person will be adept at conceiving stories to pursue in and around the news cycle and will be expected to lead teams to produce quick-turn original reporting and rapid investigations. This person will embrace working in a collaborative newsroom and under deadline pressure. Strong script writing and attention to detail are crucial, as well as strong news judgment, journalistic ethics, and a strong story sense. This individual will be instrumental in fostering a culture of accountability and enterprise storytelling, mentoring investigative teams, and integrating ambitious, original journalism across NBC News platforms. Key Responsibilities Oversee the editorial direction and daily operations of NBC News' Investigative Unit, setting the agenda for investigative journalism that aligns with the organization's standards and audience expectations. Identify, develop, and manage a diverse portfolio of investigative stories, ranging from quick-turn pieces responding to breaking news to long-term, in-depth projects. Work in tandem with digital, broadcast, and streaming teams to ensure investigative content is effectively adapted and distributed across all NBC News platforms. Lead, coach and provide guidance and support to investigative reporters and producers, fostering professional growth and maintaining high journalistic standards. Ensure all investigative work adheres to NBC News' editorial policies, legal considerations, and ethical standards. Utilize data journalism techniques and manage the acquisition and analysis of documents through FOIA requests and other sourcing methods. Collaborate with multimedia teams to enhance storytelling through compelling visuals, including graphics, video, and interactive elements.