Temporary Executive Officer, 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 Meán’s 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 Meán’s related functions. ​

This role will support Coimisiún na Meán’s 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 team’s 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 working. Coimisiún na Meán’s 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 candidate's 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 cnam@cpl.ie

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