Assistant Director, International Affairs Assistant Principal
Assistant Director, International Affairs Assistant Principal
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Job Description
About This Role
Role Purpose
This role represents an exciting opportunity to bring your existing skills to new challenges and contribute to Coimisiún na Meán during a significant period of growth. As Assistant Director International Affairs you will represent An Coimisiún internationally on the full range of media policy and online safety matters. You will work closely with international regulatory counterparts in Online and Media regulation to support the Broadcasting Commissioner in the European Board for Media Services contribute to our participation in other European and global regulatory networks play a lead in our engagement with the European Commission and act as international expert in policy teams by providing expert analysis and advice on relevant international developments on content regulation.
About the Team
Coimisiún na Meáns small expert International Affairs team is focused on establishing the organisations credibility in international fora as an effective and collaborative regulator with a global outlook and to ensure that Coimisiún na Meáns policy and enforcement work reflects international best practice through a programme of formal and informal international cooperation. To do this we need a focused and well-resourced team that can provide external representation coordinate international engagement activity monitor relevant international developments (especially at EU level) and communicate effectively with international stakeholders. The team is currently comprised of one Director three Assistant Directors and Executive Officer.
Key Responsibilities
The main duties and responsibilities of the role include:
- Prepare and deliver international engagement plans for the European Commission and regulatory counterparts in digital platform and media regulation.
- Support the Director to develop a longer-term broader strategic programme of work for An Coimisiúns engagement in international bodies and fora on specific areas of relevance to media policy content regulation media literacy and online safety.
- Establish new relationships and cultivate existing ones with regulators and policymakers internationally including through our regulatory networks to understand and influence policy and regulatory developments in other countries and in international bodies and fora.
- Represent An Coimisiún externally including at closed meetings and public conferences.
- Ensure timely responses to requests for information about An Coimisiúns activities in this field responding to consultations etc.
- Prepare senior An Coimisiún colleagues for international meetings in support of An Coimisiún policy objectives.
- Gather intelligence and develop knowledge relating to content regulation and policy in other countries as well as international fora.
- Participate in policy development relating to media and platform regulation and provide comparative and analytical reports on relevant international developments and where required act as the international expert in project teams.
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.
About You Experience Skills Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential Criteria
- Relevant work experience and knowledge of EU policy frameworks.
- Understanding of media policy and platform regulation.
- Experience of international engagement
- Demonstrated ability to use initiative and work independently.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills including cultural awareness and diplomacy.
- Excellent analytical skills to summarise complex issues and communicate the bigger picture.
- Excellent project management skills including the ability to manage a varied and demanding workload and to plan and prioritise resources effectively.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly concisely and confidently to a variety of audiences orally and in writing summaries and analysis
Desirable Criteria
- Knowledge of the Irish regulatory environment.
- Experience of working in media and/or digital platforms.
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing or ambiguous circumstances.
- Political acumen and strategic thinking skills.
Key Information
Benefits Package & Pay
- This position is offered on a Permanent basis.
- Full time 35 hrs per week
- Annual Leave: 30 days per annum
- The role will be a hybrid role combining home and office working. Our current hybrid policy is 2 days in the office. This role will also involve some international travel.
- Our office is located at One Shelbourne Buildings Shelbourne Road Dublin 4 D04 NP20.
- For a full list of benefits see our website here
- This position is graded at the Assistant Principal scale.
- Successful candidates will be appointed on the first point of the scale.
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
- Appointment to this role is subject to the candidates eligibility to work in Ireland. All positions require candidates to live in the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland.
- Candidates who engage in canvassing will be disqualified and excluded from the process
Late applications or applications not received through the correct channel as indicated above will not be considered. For queries related to the application or selection process related to this role please contact
Reasonable Accommodations
Reasonable accommodations will be provided if required during the recruitment process. To discuss and request reasonable accommodations in confidence please contact Angeline McKiernan at
Closing Date: 9th October 2025 at 3pm
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
