Executive Director, Newsroom Safety & Security
Core
Execute and enhance a strategy to address physical, online, and psychological safety risks for journalists and newsroom staff operating in challenging environments worldwide.
Role type
Executive Director, Newsroom Safety & Security
Builds
Security services, risk mitigation plans, and incident response protocols for global newsrooms
Domain
Journalism / International Security
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
global risk assessment, threat mitigation, complex incident management, security planning, training program development, cross-functional collaboration, intelligence analysis, diplomatic communication
Preferred skills
hostile environment training, crisis management, protection professional certification, experience within a major news organization
Technologies
secure communication tools, tracking systems, open-source intelligence tools
Responsibilities
Execute tailored security operational plans; serve as primary security partner to newsroom leadership; lead incident response protocols; provide expert security planning for high-risk deployments; develop safety training curriculums; manage domestic and international security teams; monitor global security trends and provide intelligence briefings
Seniority
Executive, strategic leadership & team management
