Director, Security

Job Description

The Position

The Director, Security for NBC News West Coast will have oversight of all security logistics and physical security operations for NBC News, which will include the planning and execution phases of all remote operations domestically and in Latin America.

This individual reports directly to the Vice President, NBC News Security, as part of the Global Security Operations team.

This individual will manage vendor relationships and ensure the necessary resources, policies, processes, and plans are in place to protect the company’s employees, physical property, intellectual property, and operations and assist with investigations as needed.

This position will deploy extensively with NBC News and will be based out of Los Angeles, CA.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

Work directly with the NBC News producers, camera operators, senior executives, talent and local staff on all aspects of the planning and execution of security logistics and operations, including, but not limited to, the planning and execution phase of all News remotes domestic;

This includes assessing the security needs, securing appropriate vendors, travelling to remotes when required, and conducting after-action reviews to identify lessons learned and greater opportunity for efficiencies.

• Prepare detailed risk assessments for travelers in The On Assignment Unit and / or NBC News.
• Oversee security Vendors, including contracts, budgets, and invoice processing, and implement Security action plans for NBC News;

Coordinate all security vendors who operate remotely for NBC News and ensure that standard operating procedures are up to date and adhered to.

• Establish security guidelines and training requirements for NBC News employees; coordinate all necessary security related trainings, either as the training facilitator or as a direct liaison with contracted security training vendors.
• Work closely with the NBCU Global Security Operations and Cyber Security team to coordinate and advise on the NBC News security needs and develop a regular communication rhythm with the NBCU Global Response & Intelligence Center (GRIC) team.
• Assist NBC News management (Human Resources, Legal, etc.) with investigations when appropriate.
• Play an active role in representing the Global Security Operations with Business Continuity and Crisis Management teams.
• Develop and maintain effective business relationships with Local and National law enforcement and emergency response government agencies.
• Direct personal protection support for NBC News senior executives and talent, as needed.
• Provide guidance on the design, development, assessment, and effectiveness of company security policies.
• Assess security risk for NBC News people, assets, and properties, by establishing project scope, auditing program design, and the execution of control design and operating effectiveness tests.
• Develop, plan and execute against continued process optimization and quality improvement initiatives, focused on improving functions, quality, and costs including performance vs.

standard / best practice initiatives.

Assist in awareness training and preparation (inclusive of researching and procuring personal protective equipment) for the On Assignment Unit and NBC News teams in between deployments.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Professional experience in law enforcement, military, corporate security, and / or a related role, preferably with experience in remote and high-risk / hostile environments.
• Experience managing a budget and working with vendors.
• Experience with general security concepts and methods such as vulnerability assessments, privacy assessments, intrusion detection, incident response, security policy creation, enterprise security strategies, architectures and governance.
• Must be willing to be on call and available 24 / 7 for emergencies.
• Must be willing to travel, as needed, and at times on short notice.

Desired Qualifications

• Corporate security experience in the field of news or major event security highly desired.
• Demonstrated experience working with senior level executives and high-profile talent, particularly in the security discipline.
• Successful track record building consensus and influencing senior leadership and stakeholders in order to implement strategy and achieve results in times that can be fast-paced, pressurized and of high volume
• Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation skills, time management and organizational skills
• Successfully led and managed of a team based locally and remotely
• Proven ability to manage and maintain confidential information
• Exceptionally strong multi-tasking skills and proven ability to handle competing priorities under tight deadlines with attention to detail
• Proven ability to build and sustain excellent relationships, through clear and effective communication, with all levels of management across functions and divisions domestically and internationally
• Experience establishing and implementing departmental strategy, as well as managing short and long-term projects and developing team members.
• Broad professional experience working as a part of a globally dispersed team is a plus.
• Established project management skills and experience.
• Ability to coordinate several projects and daily responsibilities concurrently.
• Strong working knowledge and experience in the areas, industry, and emerging trends of Corporate Security and / or Law Enforcement information management programs.
• Self-motivated operator with the ability to work collaboratively in a fast paced and dynamic setting.
• Bachelor's Degree desired with a degree in Criminal Justice, Security, or related field strongly preferred.

Additional Information :

• Hybrid : This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week.
• This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks.

Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the of the Careers website. Salary range : $120,000 - $150,000 (bonus eligible)

Additional Information

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,

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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.

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