Your Role
This is a multi-facet position with primary responsibility in the Executive Protection and Global Events areas. The primary responsibility of this position will be to provide close protection of the CEO. This position is also responsible for the security staff at the permanent residence of the CEO in the greater New York City area, as well as the daily advances and transportation of the CEO while they are in the greater NYC area. Additionally, this position will be involved in conducting protective advances for a series of Warner Bros. Discovery domestic and international events. These events include Theatrical premiers, sporting events, political events, senior leadership meetings, etc.
Your Role Accountabilities
- Safeguarding the CEO’s safety and security by conducting risk assessments, developing protection plans, managing travel logistics and maintaining discreet presence during all public and private events.
- Daily Transportation of CEO
- Assessing residence for security risk and recommending improvements.
- Conducting Events Advances
- Maintain open communication with CEO and Security leadership and provide regular updates on security risks and incidents.
- Assigned to assist with Executive Protection for special events when CEO is traveling.
- Demonstrated ability for discretion and confidentiality as this position will be privileged to sensitive information.
Qualifications & Requirements
- 10 + years in Security Operations and prior experience working with C-Suite Executives needed
- Experience in conducting advance security planning at temporary site needed
- College Degree preferred
- CPR Certification required
- Defensive Driver Training preferred
- Executive Protection Training preferred
- Critical Decision abilities and Diplomatic Negotiation skills preferred
- Advanced threat assessment and risk management skills.
- Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
- Valid NY driver’s license and 6 months of clean driving history required
- Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and integrity (NDA required)
- Extensive Domestic and International Travel required.
- Position requires physical exertion such as riding a bike, walking/standing for extended periods, climbing stairs, and lifting/maneuvering items weighing up to 50+ lbs.
- As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
- Valid Guard Card required
- Current Exposed Firearms Permit required
- Current Concealed Weapons Permit required
- Pass pre-employment background investigation which includes drug screening
In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery’s total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $80000.00 – $127,000.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.
How We Get Things Done…
This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.
Championing Inclusion at WBD
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.
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