Director, Executive Safety & Event Security

Dow Jones • New York, NY

259d • $155,000 - $195,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Director, Executive Safety & Event Security is based in our headquarters in midtown Manhattan. This is a hybrid role balancing requirements between travel and the office. You can expect to travel up to ~30% of the year with the majority of the travel taking place domestically; some international travel is required. As a prominent content publisher and data provider, Dow Jones enjoys strong market presence and brand visibility - our executive leadership is similarly high profile. We host over one hundred events each year convening leaders and thousands of attendees around the world. Reporting to the Head of Global Risk, Safety & Resilience, you will ensure the safety and security of Dow Jones executives, high-profile personnel, and corporate events. Informed by departmental strategy, this is an operations leading role with a robust team structure, extensive utilization of contract security services, and collaboration with key stakeholders for success.

Requirements

• Minimum of 12 years of proven experience in executive or personal protection, event safety, and security management within a large, complex global organization.
• Extensive experience in executive protection, including advance security planning, crisis response, and high-profile safety and security operations.
• Experience working for C-Suite level executives in the provision of executive protection and event safety and security.
• Strong background in law enforcement, military, or corporate security roles, with deep knowledge of security risk assessment methodologies.
• Critical thinking skills - able to evaluate complex safety and security situations and develop effective solutions.
• Experience managing vendor relationships, contract negotiations, and security services providers.
• Proficiency in security technologies, surveillance systems, access control mechanisms, and emergency response planning.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, make critical decisions quickly, and adapt to evolving and dynamic security environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to brief and influence effectively.

Nice To Haves

• Past experience managing event safety or security practice, close protection, and crisis response strategies in an organization with a similarly visible brand identity and event schedule.
• Certified Protection Professional (CPP) certification or 10+ years law enforcement executive protection.
• Strong law enforcement, safety and security networks, particularly in New York City.
• Familiarity and compliance to align with the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA).
• Experience working internationally, navigating different cultural and legal security considerations.
• AHA CPR Certification or equivalent emergency response training.
• Willingness to work irregular hours, weekends, and/or on-call as required to meet business and security needs.

Responsibilities

• Help ensure Dow Jones staff, assets, property and business operations are safe from current and emerging threats and actively promote an innovative approach toward risk.
• Inform strategies and operational goals with usable intelligence, data and industry trends to drive initiatives, innovations, corrective action and constant improvement.
• Design, oversee and improve executive protection and event safety programs (policies, plans, training, procedures, standards and guidelines) to safeguard key leaders and corporate events.
• Address unique and fluid executive risk profiles ensuring alignment with corporate policies and objectives.
• Conduct and oversee threat assessments and drive real-time intelligence monitoring to identify, evaluate, and mitigate potential risks.
• Manage vendor services, sourcing efforts, budgets, timelines, and resource plans to ensure efficiency.
• Maintain relationships with law enforcement agencies and security providers, ensuring Dow Jones has access to critical and high-quality support during events or crises.
• Serve as the executive safety and event security functional owner for all aspects of incident management and emergency response.
• Stay updated on emerging security threats, trends, new technologies and best practices in executive protection and event security to inform strategy and operations.
• Support corporate compliance with security regulations, ensuring adherence to industry standards and legal requirements.
• Lead and contribute to projects and planning, participating in broader, critical risk management initiatives.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare Plans
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
• Education Benefits
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Family Care Benefits
• Commuter Transit Program
• Subscription Discounts
• Employee Referral Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree