Director, Production Safety, CBS Sports

Director, Production Safety, CBS Sports

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Overview and Responsibilities

The Director of Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) for CBS Sports leads EHS programs across all production operations, including remote broadcasts, studio environments, and live event venues nationwide. This role ensures compliance with CBS Sports internal standards and applicable federal, state, and local regulations, while building a proactive safety culture across the organization. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Set strategic direction for CBS Sports EHS programs across remote productions, studios, and live event venue
Oversee occupational safety, industrial hygiene, environmental compliance, hazardous waste disposal, and fire and life safety programs
Develop and implement injury prevention strategies; analyze incident trends and present recommendations to senior management
Ensure employees and freelancers are equipped with required personal protective equipment (PPE); manage PPE inventory across all productions
Lead regulatory compliance with OSHA, EPA, and local/state/federal requirements; serve as primary contact for agency audits and inspections
Build, direct, and mentor a team of EHS professionals and on-site safety leads
Develop and deliver EHS training programs for full-time and freelance workforces; oversee LMS administration
Lead incident investigations using root-cause analysis; drive corrective actions and partner with HR and Legal on workers compensation
Manage the EHS budget including PPE, vendors, safety technology platforms, and third-party services
Maintain Emergency Action Plans for remote productions and support safety application deployment at live events
Monitor emerging regulations and industry best practices to continuously improve EHS programs
Support corporate sustainability initiatives and cross-functional projects in partnership with relevant business units
Contribute EHS expertise to sustainability reporting, goal-setting, and environmental impact programs
Basic Qualifications

8+ years of progressive experience in environmental health & safety program development and implementation within live events and/or production studio environment Bachelors degree or higher in Environmental Health & Safety or related field In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local EHS regulations (OSHA, EPA, etc.) Proficient in MS Office 365 Suite (SharePoint, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams), Google Workspace and Learning Management Systems Experience creating regulatory-required safety training Ability to manage budgets and make funding recommendations Ability to travel (10-25%) and work varied hours including weekends and holidays to support the CBS Sports production schedule
Additional Qualifications

Minimum 3 years in a safety leadership role Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to convey complex EHS concepts clearly to all levels of management Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities with limited supervision Ability to lead complex, cross-functional projects and assume accountability for results Strategic thinker with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement Experience educating and engaging employees on EHS initiatives