<h3>Company Description</h3>NBCUniversal is one of the worlds leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations &amp; Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company (Versant) comprised of most of NBCUniversals cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.<h3>Job Description</h3>Versant’s Global Security team manages the company’s operational risks and advises the business on other commercial, strategic or reputational challenges, with functions covering audits &amp; investigations, business resilience (incident &amp; crisis management, business continuity), digital risk, event security, global operations &amp; insights, health, safety &amp; wellness, newsroom safety, executive protection and workplace security. The department covers a diverse technical portfolio leveraged to ensure risks are reasonably managed, security threats addressed, and disruptions limited in support of Versant’ strategic goals.About the RoleWe are adding two Senior Managers, Risk &amp; Security – 1x East Coast and 1x West Coast to our team. These are hybrid roles balancing requirements between remote and on-site working at our NYC and LA offices. The Senior Manager roles are also expected to travel up to 30% of the year both domestically and internationally.Versant requires a diligent and proactive risk and security approach - business operations must be safely enabled and not constrained. The context in which we operate is fast-changing, risk is a part of the business, and we need creative and analytical contributors. We are seeking solution-focused professionals to join our team and play a critical role supporting the company’s mission.Reporting to the global chief security officer, this Americas-based role will provide regional coverage working closely with departmental colleagues, newsrooms, business managers and other key stakeholders to deliver a range of risk and security services. Our work is challenging yet rewarding and we value deep customer familiarity and a sense of purpose. A dedicated utility player with a broad range of relevant skills, knowledge and experience will be successful and have an opportunity to contribute and grow.You Will<ul><li>Work with colleagues in Global Security to ensure relevant current and emerging risks to the organization and its people are effectively identified, assessed, communicated, and mitigated.</li><li>Forge exceptional relationships with people across the company and its publications. Provide a source of sound judgement, advice and counsel to staff, contractors, and decision makers on risk, security and operational challenges.</li><li>Contribute to all best practices adopted by the Global Security organization to include planning, process improvement, risk mitigation and responding to new challenges.</li><li>Using already-established tools and systems, support functional goals and responsibilities in high-risk support, workplace &amp; event security, training, equipment management and investigations.</li><li>Play a key role supporting incident management through aggressive and active intervention, coordination, information provision and problem solving while providing compassionate and reasoned support to those involved.</li><li>Participate in industry working groups and follow trends in risk management and digital and physical security, the threat landscape (especially as it relates to media companies), best practices and solutions, available technologies and service providers.</li><li>Multi-task regarding communications and coordination, research, operational planning, logistics, and administrative tasks.</li></ul><h3>Qualifications</h3><ul><li>Experienced applying risk management, security, and training solutions. </li><li>Experienced implementing procedures that resolve operational and security issues associated with challenging safety and security situations in austere, less developed, and/or conflict environments.</li><li>Experienced successfully handling incidents and emergency situations from identification and support to review and analysis. This includes communicating with leaders and working with all stakeholders to ensure business resilience.</li><li>Willing and able to travel ~30% of the year both within and outside of the United States.</li><li>Willing and able to work on-site at our NYC and LA offices, as required.</li><li>Interested in global events with a good understanding of how social/political/conflict dynamics can affect risk.</li><li>Mission focused and committed with the willingness to handle a sometimes-irregular schedule and dive into ambiguous, challenging situations.</li><li>A critical thinker with the ability to understand complex situations and provide unique solutions.</li><li>A collegial, dynamic, and proactive contributor with a desire for continuous learning, development, and career growth.</li><li>A sound verbal and written communicator with the ability to:<ul><li>Brief and influence effectively.</li><li>Translate complex technical concepts into understandable terms</li><li>Carefully share information and tailor your style and approach depending on the audience.</li></ul></li></ul>Preferred Qualities<ul><li>Experience applying risk management, security, and training solutions within a media organization.</li><li>An understanding of the relationship between newsgathering, risk, and digital/physical safety</li><li>Fluency in Spanish, Portuguese and/or other regionally relevant languages.</li></ul>Additional Requirements: <ul><li>Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.</li></ul>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 <a href="https://www.nbcunicareers.com/benefits">Benefits page</a> of the Careers website. Salary range: $110,000 - $140,000 (bonus eligible) We are accepting applications for this position on an ongoing basis.  <h3>Additional Information</h3>As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversals 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, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.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.If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.Although youll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to Versant in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, youll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.