NBCUniversal

Media and Entertainment

Director,Security

$120–165k Universal City, California, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Director, Security at NBCUniversal. Skills: Security operations, Vendor management, Risk assessment. Oversee security logistics. Oversee physical security operations”

What You'll Achieve.

Improve functions; Improve quality; Improve costs; Ensure industry-leading support

Industry & Context.

Media and Entertainment
Problems you'll solve

Risk assessment; Incident management; Troubleshooting

Eligibility Requirements

Extensive travel

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Significant professional experience in media or news security, corporate security, military, law enforcement or similar, Experience managing budgets, Experience managing stakeholder management, Experience working with external vendors, Experience in remote, hostile or high-risk environments

Nice to Have

HEF AT (Hostile Environment and First Aid Training) experience, Experience supporting border security, Experience supporting immigration enforcement, Experience supporting intelligence operations, Experience supporting threat assessment, Experience supporting investigations, Experience supporting emergency response activities, Bachelor's degree

What You'll Do.

Oversee security logistics

Oversee physical security operations

Plan remote operations

Execute remote operations

Manage vendor relationships

Ensure resources are in place

Ensure policies are in place

Ensure processes are in place

Ensure plans are in place

Protect company employees

Protect company operations

Protect physical property

Protect intellectual property

Work with News producers

Work with camera operators

Work with senior executives

Work with local staff

Assess security needs

Secure appropriate vendors

Identify lessons learned

Identify opportunities for improvement

Assist in managing News Security responses

Coordinate News Security responses

Support follow-the-sun model

Collaborate with News Security team

Establish security guidelines

Establish training requirements

Coordinate security-related training

Liaise with contracted training vendors

Manage confidential information

Manage sensitive information

Provide support to News personnel

Provide guidance to News personnel

Provide support to management

Provide guidance to management

Coordinate with Global Security Operations

Coordinate with NBCU Cyber Security team

Advise on News security needs

Develop communication rhythm with GRIC team

Track news deployments

Facilitate regular monitoring

Facilitate evaluation

Assist management with investigations

Represent Security Department with Business Continuity teams

Represent Security Department with Crisis Management teams

Develop business relationships with law enforcement

Develop business relationships with government emergency response agencies

Develop business relationships with other news organizations

Develop business relationships with other potential safety partners

Provide direct personal protection support for News senior

Provide direct personal protection support for News talent

Provide guidance on security policy design

Provide guidance on security policy development

Provide guidance on security policy assessment

Provide guidance on security policy effectiveness

Provide guidance on training resources for newsgathering safety

Provide guidance on tools for newsgathering safety

Provide guidance on PPE

Provide guidance on specialist training

Develop process optimization initiatives

Plan process optimization initiatives

Execute process optimization initiatives

Develop quality improvement initiatives

Plan quality improvement initiatives

Execute quality improvement initiatives

Oversee invoice processing

Implement security action plans

Coordinate all security vendors operating remotely

Ensure standard operating procedures are fit for purpose

Ensure standard operating procedures are up to date

Ensure standard operating procedures are adhered to

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

News Security team; Global Security Operations; NBCU Cyber Security team; GRIC team; Business Continuity teams; Crisis Management teams; Law enforcement; Government emergency response agencies; Other news organizations; Senior level executives; High-profile talent

Communication Scope

Executive presentations; Reporting incidents

Process & Methodology

Establish departmental strategy, Manage short-term projects, Manage long-term projects, Coordinate multiple projects, Coordinate responsibilities, Coordinate deadlines

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