Media Regulation Implementation Manager, Higher Executive Officer, - Month Contract

About This Role

Role Purpose

This role will support the implementation of new and emerging statutory functions assigned to Coimisiún na Meán arising from EU and domestic media regulation. This includes regulations aimed at strengthening media pluralism and independence and ensuring transparency in media ownership and state advertising. The role spans regulatory assessment, stakeholder engagement and compliance monitoring across a dynamic and evolving media landscape.

Key Responsibilities

· Supporting the assessment of media merger notifications, including gathering and analysing data on audience share, market reach, market conditions and competitive dynamics to inform merger decisions.

· Supporting the implementation of State advertising transparency requirements, including engaging with public entities and bodies to roll out reporting guidelines and procedures, ensure compliance and monitor and report on outcomes.

· Engaging with Media Service Providers (MSPs) to ensure compliance with

· Statutory transparency requirements and monitoring and reporting on outcomes.

· Coordinating with the European Board of Media Services on relevant media regulation issues.

· Supporting the Policy and Media Landscape teams on additional functions and projects, as required.

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

About You

Experience, Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications

Essential Criteria

· At least three years’ experience working in a policy, regulatory, media or legal environment. • Familiarity with EU and domestic media regulation, including the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA).

· Proven ability to develop and implement project plans, particularly in regulatory or policy settings.

· Ability to gather, analyse and present data to support regulatory assessment and decision-making.

· Excellent research skills, with the ability to quickly understand complex information and assess its impact.

· Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships, work collaboratively across teams, and engage effectively with stakeholders.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including drafting policy documents, reports and guidelines.

· A collaborative team player who proactively identifies issues and solutions, and maintains focus on delivery in a fast-paced, changing environment.

Desirable Criteria

· A demonstrable interest in media regulation and the evolving media landscape.

· An NQF Level 8 qualification or higher in law, policy, media or a related field.

Key Information

Benefits, Package & Pay

•This position is offered on a12 months fixed- term basis.

•Full time, 35 hrs per week

•Annual Leave: 29 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.

•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 Higher 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) 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. 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

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Closing date: 3pm on Wednesday the 22nd of April 2026.