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
The successful candidate will be working alongside a Media Development Manager; this role will mainly be responsible for the operational aspects of the journalism, digital transformation and news reporting schemes.
Key Responsibilities
1. Providing a high standard of administrative support for the Media Development team particularly in relation to the project schemes.
2. Updating project plans as required and ensuring updates are communicated to stakeholders.
3. Undertaking desk research as needed to support ad hoc projects.
4. Reviewing training materials and suggesting updates to same.
5. Event scheduling and agenda preparing.
6. Supporting with procurement process as needed.
7. Managing and overseeing the work of a small team of Clerical Officers.
Essential Criteria
1. Previous experience supporting project delivery, demonstrating strong administrative and organisational skills.
2. Previous experience leading and motivating a small team.
3. Excellent organisational and time management skills, with strong attention to detail.
4. Previous experience working with stakeholders at all levels.
5. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
6. High degree of computer literacy, including good knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Desirable Criteria
1. Previous experience in a research environment.
2. Previous experience in a public sector environment.
3. Ability to identify and implement process improvements.
Application Process
If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit:
1. 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.
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.
This role closes at 3pm on the 25th February
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