Media Development Funding Officer, Executive

About This Role

Role Purpose

The purpose of this role is to support the administration and delivery of a number of media funding schemes, including one newly established scheme currently being developed and implemented. The role will support the successful management of grant contracts and payments, contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of scheme processes, and engage with stakeholders to support the effective operation and promotion of the funding programmes.

About the Team/Division

The Funding Team is part of the Media Landscape Division and is responsible for administering media funding schemes that support the production and delivery of public interest journalism. Media Development is also part of Coimisiún na Meán’s Media Landscape Division. A key responsibility of the team is to oversee funding programmes and support the ongoing development of the wider media sector in Ireland. The team manages several funding schemes established following recommendations from the Future of Media Commission.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the delivery of a number of journalism funding schemes, including processing applications, running assessment panels, and preparing feedback for applicants.

• Reviewing grant recipient contract deliverables and processing funding contracts in line with scheme requirements.

• Administering monthly grant payment runs and maintaining accurate funding records.

• Analysing scheme data and performance metrics and preparing presentations on findings.

• Ongoing stakeholder engagement, including webinar presentations.

• Preparation of new scheme documentation, process development and ensuring compliance with complex EU State Aid regulation.

• Conducting desk research to support funding schemes, policy development, and industry analysis.

• Providing oversight and day-to-day line management support to Clerical Officers.

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

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including report writing skills and stakeholder engagement.

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail; ability to interpret complex information.

• Proficiency with IT and willingness to learn new IT solutions.

• Excellent clerical/administrative experience.

• Ability to prioritise and work across a number projects.

• Previous experience in journalism and/or the media landscape.

Desirable Criteria

• Data analytic skills, including the ability to interpret data and present findings clearly.

• Experience with funding schemes, grants administration or similar process-based work.

• Some financial experience or familiarity with financial systems.

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 click Apply Now below.

• Appointment to this role is subject to the candidate's 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 cnam@cpl.ie.

Privacy Notice

Coimisiún na Meán (An Coimisiún, CnaM, we, our) processes the personal data arising as a result of its recruitment campaign. The Data Controller is CnaM, and the Data Processor appointed by CnaM to conduct the recruitment process is CPL. The Data Controller’s contact details are - Data Protection Officer, Coimisiún na Meán 1 Shelbourne Buildings, Shelbourne Road, Dublin 4, D04 NP20, Ireland.

Email:dpo@cnam.iePhone Number: 01 963 7755

CnaM will process the personal data collected during the recruitment process for the purpose of the review, consideration and selection of applications and the contacting of applicants. Third party recipients may include CnaM representatives. CnaM does not transfer personal data outside of the EU or EEA.

CnaM’s legal bases for collecting and processing this data may include:

- Contract - where the processing is necessary for the performance of a contract, or in order to take steps at the request of the data subject prior to entering into a contract

and/or

- Consent - where you have given explicit consent to the processing (e.g. reasonable accommodations)

The personal data processed will be stored securely. This data will be stored for a maximum of 12 months in the event of an unsuccessful application. Applicants have the right to access their data and to rectify any inaccuracies in their data. To do this, please write to the Data Protection Officer at the address listed above.

Applicants have the right, where appropriate, to the erasure of their data and/or a restriction on processing of their data. In addition, data subjects have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission. Our full Data Protection Statement is available here: https://www.cnam.ie/governance/data-protection-privacy/privacy-statement/

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations will be provided, if required, during the recruitment process. To discuss and request reasonable accommodations in confidence please

contact amckiernan@cnam.ie.

Coimisiún na Meán is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and are committed to championing an inclusive and diverse workforce which reflects modern Ireland. We work to create a culture where everyone has equal access to opportunity and feels comfortable to be their authentic selves at work.

Closing Date: 07th July 2026, 3pm