Vice President, Security, NBC News Group, Global Security Operations

The Vice President, Security for NBC News Group will have oversight of all security logistics and physical security operations for NBC News Group, which will include the planning and execution phases of all remote operations domestically and internationally for the News Group, including Telemundo and NBCUniversal Local. This individual reports directly to the Senior Vice President, NBC Media 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, properties, intellectual property, operations and assist with investigations as needed. This position will be based in New York, NY. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Work directly with the News Group producers, 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 and international; This includes assessing the security needs, securing appropriate security 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 News Group travelers Manage security vendors, including contracts, budgets, invoice processing, and implement Security action plans for NBC News Group; Coordinate all security vendors who operate remotely for News Group and ensure that standard operating procedures are up to date and followed Establish security guidelines and training requirements for News Group 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 Response & Intelligence Center (GRIC) team, Cyber Security team to coordinate and advise on the News Group security needs and develop a regular communication rhythm Assist News Group 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 News Group senior executives and talent, as needed. Provide guidance on the design, development, assessment, and effectiveness of company security policies Assess security risk for News Group 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 and assigning personal protective equipment) for News Group teams for deployments