Manager, Global Event Security

Job Description Who We Are Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is the leading entertainment and sports agency, with global expertise in filmed and live entertainment, digital media, publishing, sponsorship sales and endorsements, media finance, consumer investing, fashion, trademark licensing, and philanthropy.  Distinguished by its culture of collaboration and exceptional client service, CAA’s diverse workforce identifies, innovates, and amplifies opportunities for the people and organizations that shape culture and inspire the world.  The trailblazer of the agency business, CAA was the first to build a sports business, create an investment bank, launch a venture fund, found technology start-up companies, establish a philanthropic arm, build a business in China, and form a brand marketing services division, among other innovations. Named Most Valuable Sports Agency by Forbes for eight consecutive years, CAA represents more than 2,000 of the world’s top athletes in football, baseball, basketball, hockey, soccer, in addition to coaches, on-air broadcasters, and sports personalities and works in the areas of broadcast rights, corporate marketing initiatives, social impact, and sports properties for sales and sponsorship opportunities.  Founded in 1975, CAA is headquartered in Los Angeles, and has offices in New York, Nashville, Memphis, Chicago, Miami, London, Munich, Geneva, Stockholm, Shanghai, and Beijing, among other locations globally. The Role CAA’s Global Safety & Security team is seeking a qualified Manager, Global Event Security to lead security planning and on-site execution for high-profile productions, special events, and industry-facing engagements across CAA’s global footprint. This role is responsible for protecting talent, executives, staff, and guests across live events, activations, and productions, while ensuring alignment with CAA security standards, local regulations, and safety protocols. The Manager, Global Event Security serves as the security lead for CAA-supported events, accountable for the planning, coordination, and execution of security operations across all phases of an event lifecycle. This role combines risk assessment, protective intelligence, operational leadership, vendor management, and on-site incident command in fast-paced, high-visibility environments. The ideal candidate is decisive, collaborative, and experienced in leading complex event security operations involving multiple stakeholders, high-profile principals, and dynamic risk environments. Responsibilities Develop and execute comprehensive Event Operations Plan for CAA-supported special events, including, screenings, festivals, CAA-sponsored events, award-season events, executive engagements, and other high-profile activations Conduct venue and event-specific risk assessments, incorporating physical security vulnerabilities, operational exposures, protest activity, online rhetoric, reputational considerations, and local threat conditions Conduct event-specific threat assessments in partnership with GSOC intelligence stakeholders to identify emerging risks, suspicious activity, protest concerns, and potential disruptions Ensure adherence to CAA security standards, local regulations, and applicable safety, operational, and life safety protocols Develop contingency and business continuity plans for security disruptions, emergency incidents, operational interruptions, and venue-specific emergency scenarios Coordinate advance security planning for executive and talent movements, secure arrivals/departures, credentialing, restricted access zones, secure holding areas, and backstage / green room operations Lead on-site security operations for events, serving as the primary security authority and operational lead for all event-related security matters Serve as incident commander for security-related disruptions during live events until escalation or formal transfer of command Oversee crowd management, screening protocols, and VIP / talent protection measures in coordination with internal stakeholders and external partners Lead protective operations in coordination with Executive Protection and Talent teams for high-profile attendees, executives, and designated principals Oversee deployment and operational use of event security systems including CCTV, access control systems, screening equipment, radio communications, and incident communications platforms Coordinate with CAA executives, event leadership, production stakeholders, and internal partners to enforce security policy and resolve issues in real time Respond to incidents and lead security-related problem solving during live operations in dynamic, high-pressure environments Partner with CAA’s Global Security Operations Center (GSOC) to support intelligence sharing, event monitoring, and real-time situational awareness Monitor event-specific threats, demonstrations, online fixation, unauthorized access concerns, and emerging risk indicators in coordination with GSOC and intelligence partners Liaise with law enforcement, fire, EMS, venue security, and emergency services as required Source, contract, and manage security guard services, event security providers, screening personnel, and talent protection vendors Oversee daily on-site and event security operations in coordination with contracted vendors and venue partners Prepare, manage, and track security budgets for events, productions, and special activations Evaluate vendor effectiveness, contract compliance, and operational performance to ensure alignment with CAA standards Conduct security briefings, pre-event readiness reviews, for high-risk events, productions, and activations Maintain event security playbooks, post orders, incident protocols, and escalation matrices for recurring and high-risk events Define, track, and report key security metrics, incident trends, vendor performance, and operational insights to senior leadership  Qualifica