Security Specialist Talent, Events

Security Specialist – Talent, Events & LIVE #26-01980

Up to $55 per hour New York, NY Onsite

Security Specialist – Talent, Events & LIVE

Location: New York City, NY — 888 Broadway, 7th Floor
Department: Security & Intelligence / Content Risk
Pay Rate: $50–$55/hr
Work Structure: Primarily remote with occasional NYC office days(Hybrid)
Schedule: Flexible; evenings and weekends may be required for events

Are you a security professional who combines strong operational judgment with exceptional people skills
?

We're looking for a Specialist, Talent, Event & LIVE Security to help protect people, productions, talent, and high-profile experiences across a fast-moving portfolio of events and projects.

This role is ideal for someone who can move comfortably between stakeholder conversations, security operations, and vendor management
. You'll work closely with event producers, internal teams, security partners, and vendors to turn security standards into practical, effective execution.

More than simply identifying risks, you'll be someone others trust to communicate expectations, build relationships, solve problems, and take ownership from start to finish.

Partner with event producers and internal stakeholders to understand security needs and develop practical solutions.

Coordinate and support security operations for events, productions, talent-driven experiences, and LIVE projects.

Assess risks, identify potential issues, and implement appropriate mitigation strategies.

Manage relationships with third-party security vendors and partners, ensuring standards are clearly communicated and consistently followed.

Coach vendors and operational partners toward compliance and provide constructive feedback when standards aren't being met.

Escalate security concerns and operational issues appropriately while helping drive them toward resolution.

Build strong working relationships across Security, Intelligence, Production, Marketing, Publicity, Events, and other teams.

Coordinate with law enforcement, emergency management organizations, and private security networks when appropriate.

Manage multiple projects simultaneously, often with changing priorities and tight timelines.

Respond calmly and effectively to unexpected situations and operational challenges.

Help execute the team's security strategy and translate it into effective day-to-day operations.

Support events and projects during evenings and weekends when required.

We're looking for a security professional who is highly accountable, collaborative, and comfortable operating independently
.

5+ years of relevant security experience
, ideally in:

Event security

Executive or close protection

Investigations

Corporate/private-sector security operations

Production or entertainment security

Strong relationship-building and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Demonstrated experience managing or coordinating security vendors, partners, or external teams
.

Ability to communicate security standards clearly and coach others toward compliance
.

Strong operational judgment and the ability to make sound decisions with limited direction.

A high level of personal accountability, ownership, and initiative
.

Comfortable managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

Ability to remain composed, professional, and solutions-focused when circumstances change.

Experience working with cross-functional teams and external partners.

Strong risk assessment, incident response, and operational planning skills.

Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, when events require it.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Experience supporting high-profile talent, executives, productions, premieres, or major events
.

Established relationships with NYPD, particularly Community Affairs
, emergency management organizations, or private security networks.

Experience working in entertainment, media, sports, LIVE events, or other high-visibility environments.

Experience managing third-party security vendors and holding partners accountable to…