Safety and Security Manager

**Company Overview**:
Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation. SPE's global operations encompass motion picture production, acquisition, and distribution; television production, acquisition, and distribution; television networks; digital content creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities; and development of new entertainment products, services and technologies. SPE’s Motion Picture Group production organizations include Columbia Pictures, Sony Pictures Animation, Screen Gems, TriStar Pictures, 3000 Pictures, Stage 6 Films, AFFIRM Films, and Sony Pictures Classics. Sony Pictures Television (SPT) operates three complementary lines of business: 1) Distribution of SPE's feature films and television programming to television outlets around the world, 2) Local television production in key international markets, 3) International television networks and digital networks.

**General Summary**:
The Regional Lead, Safety and Security (LATAM) is part of the Security, Environment, Health and Safety organization (SEHS). SEHS has global responsibility for Health & Safety, Corporate Security, Business Continuity and Crisis Management. This individual will be responsible for supporting Sony Pictures television and feature film productions on the eastern seaboard and in LATAM, providing direct/indirect support and consultation on Occupational Safety and Security to SPE productions primarily located in Latin America. Additional responsibilities include serving as a key contact and adviser to the Latin America operation, providing leadership, tactical support and innovative solutions to unique, spontaneous and critical business issues that influence the safety, security and well-being of all employees, as well as protecting SPE’s physical and intellectual assets.

The position is responsible for ensuring the overall health & safety of the SPE production workforce and the physical safety and security of production personnel, locations and facilities. Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to: the development/implementation/ongoing maintenance of programs necessary to ensure a safe work environment; ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations relating to occupational safety and health, as well as recognized motion picture/TV best management practices; ensuring education on, and adherence to, all internal SPE Health and Safety Policy and Procedures.

The Regional Lead, Safety and Security (LATAM) is also responsible for oversight of issues involving security operations, security incident investigations, risk assessments, site/building security monitoring, and access control across the SPE offices in the LATAM region. The role also supports regional business offices and staff to ensure the security of staff, assets and operations across the region. Additionally, engage in the development and management of security measures supporting new and existing SPE facilities. The Manager is responsible for supporting regional security projects and initiatives as needed/directed.

The Regional Lead, Safety and Security (LATAM) is responsible for maintaining strong relationships with global security team members as well as with key partners and stakeholders in region and globally in order to deliver on specific initiatives. The Regional Lead, Safety and Security (LATAM) will report to the SEHS Executive Director for LATAM in Miami, and the Executive Director, Production Safety in Culver City, CA.

**Responsibilities**:
**1. Production Safety**
- Represent SPE SEHS/Production Safety Group to SPE-produced television and feature film productions across the Eastern United States and Latin America.
- Develop and maintain working relationships with production management and key production stake-holders, acting as a resource for safety and health compliance solutions, guidance and oversight.
- In conjunction with SEHS management, develop and assist in the implementation and ongoing maintenance of region-specific safety programs to ensure compliance with existing occupational safety and health regulations.
- Review scripts and production documentation to identify potential workplace hazards and work with production management and stake-holders to ensure corrective action and hazard mitigation has been undertaken.
- As necessary, attend location and technical scouts, production meetings, and conduct periodic audits of the workplace.
- As necessary, provide safety oversight on production sets and locations during filming.
- Represent SPE Production Security across production by assisting in identifying potential security issues and working with internal/external resources to provide solutions.
- Liaison with regulatory agencies on behalf of production as necessary.
- Develop a resource network of EH&S consultants and service providers to support production in Latin America.

**2. Physical Safety and Security**
- Manage security issues including: physical security, access