Executive Director, Newsroom Safety & Security

<div class="content-intro"><div id="labeledImage.LOCATION" class="WIFG" data-automation-id="decorationWrapper"> <div class="WNHJ"> <div id="labeledImage.LOCATION--uid38" class="WE-Y WMXY WBAB WF0Y" data-automation-id="responsiveMonikerInput" data-metadata-id="labeledImage.LOCATION" data-uxi-form-item-child-list-index="0"> <div class="WJ-Y"> <p><strong>The <a href="https://www.nytco.com/company/mission-and-values/" target="_blank"><u>mission</u></a> of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. It’s why we have a world-renowned newsroom that sends journalists to report on the ground from nearly 160 countries. It’s why we focus deeply on how our readers will experience our journalism, from print to audio to a world-class digital and app destination. And it’s why our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that it’s worth paying for.&nbsp;</strong></p> </div> </div> </div> </div></div><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p> <p>The New York Times is looking for an Executive Director for Newsroom Safety and Security. You will be responsible for executing and enhancing a strategy to address physical, online, and psychological safety risks faced by journalists and other newsroom staff operating in challenging environments worldwide. The role requires substantial understanding of newsgathering operations, proactive risk mitigation, rapid incident response, time-sensitive communication, and strong cross-functional collaboration. You will both provide direct support and lead a team responsible for delivering security services, leveraging internal resources and, where appropriate, security contractors. This is a critical leadership position where you will be supporting the safety and security of The New York Times Company's newsrooms and report directly to the Senior Vice President, Global Security.</p> <p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p> <p><strong>Newsroom Security Operations:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Execute and enhance a tailored security and safety operational plan that reflects newsroom priorities, ongoing physical and digital threat monitoring and assessment, risk mitigation, and evolving industry practices, under the framework established by the SVP, Global Security.</li> <li>Serve as the primary security partner to newsroom masthead and desk heads.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Incident Management:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead and continually improve incident response protocols, preventive measures and operational guidelines for security