About Coimisiún na Meán
Coimisiún na Meán are implementing a new regulatory regime for online safety. As well as protecting people in Ireland from online harms, we will be the regulator for the whole of Europe for the many large online platforms whose European headquarters are in Ireland – working closely with the European Commission and our counterparts across Europe. We will enforce rules that platforms must follow in order to keep their users safe. In time, we will establish a mechanism for giving advice to users and for considering complaints when users are dissatisfied with the way a platform has handled a complaint.
Coimisiún na Meán regulate broadcasters and video-on-demand providers. We make and enforce codes and rules that broadcasters must follow on matters such as balance in news and current affairs, protecting children from age-inappropriate material, political advertising, promoting gender balance and ensuring access for people with disabilities. We will review our codes and rules and extend them to video-on-demand providers such as streaming services and people who upload videos for commercial gain. We also award broadcasting contracts to commercial radio and TV stations, review the performance of public service broadcasters such as RTÉ and TG4 and make recommendations about their funding. We also handle complaints from the general public about programme material.
Coimisiún na Meán support the wider media sector. We run funding schemes to support the development of content that reflects and shapes Irish society, including content in the Irish language. For instance, we are proud to have funded An Cailín Ciúin, the first ever Irish-language film to be nominated for an Oscar. Over the next year we will establish new funding schemes to support local journalism and we will take initiatives related to Irish language, sustainability, and equality, diversity and inclusion. We also promote media literacy. We expect to take on a wider media development role in coming years.
About the role:
We are seeking an Assistant Director, Media Design who will design and develop a Digital Transformation Funding Scheme under the Media Fund. The role will involve development and design of a funding scheme with supporting application forms and guidelines in addition to preparation of briefing material for Stakeholder Engagement. This role is a 12 month contract.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Researching elements related to design of the Digital Transformation Scheme and its guidelines.
2. Overseeing and managing public consultation process from start to finish.
3. Engaging and forming assessment panels for evaluation of funding applications.
4. Managing the assessment of applications for funding, including preliminary and qualitative assessments.
5. Engaging with stakeholders both public and private, including preparing reports and documents for stakeholders.
6. Managing the contracting stage following notification to successful and unsuccessful applicants ensuring accuracy of all communication throughout the process.
The above is intended as a guide to the general range of duties and is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive and is subject to review.
Essential Criteria:
1. Previous experience managing strategic projects from start to finish within a public sector environment.
2. Knowledge of/familiarity with the Irish media environment, particularly the digital media space.
3. Excellent Stakeholder management skills.
4. Excellent communication skills, oral and written.
Desirable Criteria:
1. Experience of reviewing and evaluating output from a research study to inform next steps of a project.
2. Knowledge of digital transformation projects.
3. Familiarity with consultation processes, including reviewing and interpreting responses to consultations and preparing documents for approval and publication.
4. Experience of managing small, agile teams.
Application Process:
If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit:
A CV (max 2 pages) and a Cover letter/personal statement (max 1 page) outlining why you believe your skills, experience and values meet the requirements of the position via HERE.
Appointment to this role is subject to the candidate's eligibility to work in Ireland and all positions require candidates to live in the Republic of Ireland.
Candidates who engage in canvassing will be disqualified and excluded from the process.
Closing Date: 18th February 2025 at 3pm
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