Director, Security

About This Role

Directing security logistics and physical security operations for NBCU News personnel and spaces is the core of this role, encompassing the planning and execution phases of all remote operations. This position suits an energetic and enthusiastic safety and security specialist who will be an integral part of a News Security team committed to delivering holistic support for all News personnel and newsgathering activities across the company.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with News producers, camera operators, senior executives, talent, and local staff on all aspects of the planning and execution of security logistics and operations, including assessing security needs, securing appropriate vendors, traveling to remotes when required, and conducting post-mortems to identify lessons learned and opportunities for improvement
• Assist in the management and coordination of News Security responses to dynamic and large-scale news stories, including coordinating across the team and supporting a follow-the-sun model when appropriate; collaborate and coordinate across the News Security team to ensure a consistent and holistic approach to safety and security
• Collaborate with the News Security team to establish security guidelines and training requirements for News employees; coordinate all necessary security-related training, either as the training facilitator or as a direct liaison with contracted training vendors
• Manage confidential and or sensitive information, and professionally, thoughtfully, and sensitively provide support or guidance to News personnel and or management who might be navigating high-stress or emotionally difficult situations
• Work closely with the Global Security Operations and the NBCU Cyber Security team to coordinate and advise on News security needs and develop a regular communication rhythm with the NBCU Global Response & Intelligence Center (GRIC) team
• Track news deployments and document and report incidents for data gathering and record-keeping purposes, and to facilitate regular monitoring, evaluation, and learning to ensure industry-leading support
• Assist appropriate News management (HR, Legal, etc.) with investigations when appropriate; play an active role in representing the Security Department with Business Continuity and Crisis Management teams
• Develop and maintain meaningful business relationships with Local and National law enforcement, government emergency response agencies, other news organizations, and other potential safety partners
• Direct personal protection support for News senior executives and talent as needed
• Provide guidance on the design, development, assessment, and effectiveness of company security policies, as well as training, tools, and resources related to newsgathering safety (e.g., PPE, specialist training, etc.)
• Develop, plan, and execute against continued process optimization and quality improvement initiatives, focused on improving functions, quality, and costs including performance versus best practice initiatives