[Remote] Production Security Manager (Project Hire) at The Walt Disney Company

British Columbia, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Entertainment, Media, Film ProductionIndustries

Requirements

Over five years of progressive experience (inferred from Basic Qualifications)

Responsibilities

Function as head of department for security on assigned production(s)
Develop and maintain relationships with key production points of contact – i.e., Production Supervisor, Production Coordinators, and other Heads of Department
Collaborate with production to develop security plans and policies to mitigate identified risks, to include ongoing assessment and improvement of plans in alignment with Disney and industry production security standards
Evaluate production locations including film locations, stages, sets, workshops, and offices and establish risk profile. Subsequently develop risk-based mitigation measures to be implemented in security planning
Maintain awareness and track uncontrollable risks that could impact a given production (such as severe weather, social unrest, crime, etc.)
Navigate and maintain multiple relationships across a diverse hierarchy
Provide daily briefings and reminders to crew enforcing security compliance
Ongoing management of security planning in collaboration with Locations department and security vendor to ensure adequate staffing numbers and quality personnel
Connect with local authorities and make sure that all plans and procedures comply with local rules and regulations
Support the safety and security of the cast, crew, members of staff, and intellectual property
Able to perform social media research for any relevant information referencing the cast or the production
Report any building or stage security issues for proactive reconciliation
Monitor production schedule and proactively review changing security needs (i.e.- offsite sound recordings, locations, production weekend working or studio-based requirements)
Participate in relevant meetings with members of production to maintain a consistent flow of information
Communicate with the Global Security Production Manager on a weekly basis with any updates or concerns

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Security ManagementRisk AssessmentIncident ResponseVendor ManagementEmergency Services LiaisonSecurity PlanningTalent ProtectionProduction SecurityTravel SecurityAlert MonitoringCrisis CommunicationLaw Enforcement Coordination

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this a full-time position?

Yes, this is a full-time employment type position.

What is the employment duration for this role?

This is a project hire position.

What key skills are needed for the Production Security Manager role?

Key skills include communicating at all levels with discretion, managing security planning to minimize risks, developing and maintaining relationships with production contacts, evaluating locations for risk profiles, and navigating relationships across diverse hierarchies.

What is the company culture like at Disney for this team?

Disney emphasizes storytelling, utilizing cutting-edge technology, and delivering unparalleled creative content, with the Production Security team providing 24/7 oversight and response worldwide while balancing production objectives with security.

What makes a strong candidate for this Production Security Manager position?

Strong candidates can function as head of department for security, collaborate on security plans aligned with Disney standards, assess and mitigate risks on production locations, and provide daily briefings while maintaining key relationships.