Temporary Executive Officer European Media Freedom Act Implementation

About This Role

The Executive Officer - European Media Freedom Act Implementation is a 12 - month temporary contract in which the successful candidate will be employed by Cpl and you will work onsite in the Coimisiún na Meáns office at 1 Shelbourne Buildings Shelbourne Road Dublin 4 D04 NP20 Ireland.

Role Purpose

This role will help to support the implementation of the European Media Freedom Act and Coimisiún na Meáns related functions.

This role will support Coimisiún na Meáns new responsibilities including:

• Developing and operating a media mergers assessment and decision-making framework.
• Developing reporting guidelines and procedures for public authorities on State advertising expenditure and engaging with stakeholders on effective implementation of the state advertising requirements under EMFA.
• Developing reporting guidelines and procedures for Media Service Providers (MSPs) to adhere to transparency obligations and engage with the MSPs on compliance with the EMFA requirements.
• Supporting the Policy and Media Landscape teams on other projects as required.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing administrative and organisational support across the teams workstreams and projects.
• Supporting the media mergers team including by gathering and analysing data to inform merger assessments.
• Supporting the implementation of state advertising transparency requirements including engaging with public entities maintaining databases supporting reporting procedures and monitoring compliance.
• Updating and maintaining the media ownership database engaging with Media Service Providers (MSPs) to ensure compliance with obligations and monitoring and reporting on outcomes.
• Providing administrative and project support across the Media Landscape and Policy teams as required.

The above is intended as a guide to the general range of duties and is neither definitive nor restrictive and is subject to review.

About You

Experience Skills Knowledge & Qualifications

Essential Criteria

• Excellent administrative skills with strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement project plans with a flexible approach to managing a range of projects simultaneously
• Excellent research skills with the capacity to quickly assess and interpret complex information and its potential impact
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to work collaboratively across teams and engage effectively with a range of stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to draft policy documents reports and guidelines
• Ability to work with agility in a fast-paced environment adapting to changing priorities while maintaining focus on delivery
• Strong team player contributing positively to team division and wider organisational objectives

Desirable Criteria

• Experience working across a range of functions or teams
• A commitment to and understanding of media regulation and sector development
• An NQF Level 8 qualification or higher in law policy media or a related discipline

Key Information

Benefits Package & Pay

• This position is offered on a temporary agency contract for a period of 12 months
  The successful candidate will be employed by Cpl.
• Full time 35 hrs per week
• Annual Leave: 23 days per annum pro rata
• The role will be a hybrid role combining home and office ún na Meáns current hybrid policy is 2 days in the office.
• The office is located at One Shelbourne Buildings Shelbourne Road Dublin 4 D04 NP20.
• This position is graded at the Executive Officer 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) via HERE before 12pm on Wednesday 13th May 2026
• 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.
  For queries related to the application or selection process related to this role please contact

Competencies

• Leadership
• Judgement Analysis and Decision Making
• Management and Delivery of Results
• Interpersonal and Communication Skills
• Specialist Knowledge Expertise and Self Development
• Drive & Commintment to Public Service Values

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority