Role Purpose
Executive Officer roles within our client's organisation are key support roles encompassing operational, project management and some staff management responsibilities. These roles will provide administrative and clerical support in the Media Landscape Division, including handling queries, processing applications, negotiating and managing contracts, gathering information and data, and maintaining records. The role encompasses timely communication with stakeholders, working within and across multiple teams, coordinating meetings and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
About the Media Landscape Division
The Media Landscape Division is responsible for regulating broadcasters and video-on-demand (VOD) providers and for supporting and developing the Irish media sector. The Division is comprised of five teams that oversee the following:
* Preparing and implementing strategies and plans for licensing broadcasters and for maintaining a register of VOD providers;
* Monitoring compliance by broadcasters and VOD providers with their obligations under European and Irish law, broadcasting contracts and regulatory codes and rules;
* Handling complaints from the public where they believe a broadcaster or VOD provider has not met statutory and/or regulatory standards;
* Reviewing public service media provider’s delivery of their objectives and making recommendations on their funding;
* Designing and administering funding schemes to support cultural content, journalism, training, digital transformation and community media
* Undertaking initiatives relating to sustainability, gender equality and diversity, and sectoral learning and development for the media sector.
Key Responsibilities
Executive Officer responsibilities may include some or all of the following, depending on their assigned team within the Division:
* Reviewing applications for funding and for broadcasting contracts
* Supporting contract negotiations and submission of contract deliverables
* Gathering, reviewing, summarising and presenting data and information
* Desk research
* Data and file management in compliance with statutory and other obligations
* Supporting the design and administration of new processes and procedures
* Communicating in writing, verbal and in-person with a range of stakeholders, including industry, civil society organisations and Government officials
* Analysing and preparing responses to non-routine issues, queries, correspondence etc.
* Supporting the preparation of reports, papers, presentations and other material for the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport and other organisations
* Supervision and support for Clerical Officers and reporting to line manager
* Able to contribute ideas and work on own initiative
Essential Criteria
* Demonstrable experience of developing and supporting effective processesand workflows
* Excellent clerical/ administrative experience in particular file and recordsmanagement
* Proven experience in contributing to projects
* Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
* Strong verbal and written communication skills, including report writing skillsand stakeholder engagement
* Ability to handle various tasks under pressure and meet deadlines
* Proficient in Microsoft Office
* Problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
* Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team
Desirable Criteria
* Previous experience in a supervisory role
* Experience in a public sector environment
* Fluency in or a working knowledge of the Irish language
* Knowledge of or experience of the Irish media landscape
* Knowledge of or experience in accessibility and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)
Benefits, Package & Pay
* This position is offered on a Permanent basis.
* Full time, 35 hrs per week
* Annual Leave: 23 days per annum
* The role will be a hybrid role combining home and office working. Our client's current hybrid policy is 2 days in the office.
* Our client's office is located at One Shelbourne Buildings, Shelbourne Road, Dublin 4, D04 NP20.
* For a full list of benefits see our client's website
* 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 (recommended max 2 pages) and a Cover letter/personal statement (recommended max 1 page) outlining why you believe your skills, experience and values meet the requirements of the position via the application portal.
* Appointment to this role is subject to the candidate's eligibility to work in Ireland.
Closing Date: 3pm,13 August 2025. Applications will not be accepted after this time.
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