Coimisiún na Meán Vision and Mission Coimisiún na Meán is Ireland's agency for developing and regulating a thriving, diverse, creative, safe and trusted media landscape.
As the independent media regulator, Coimisiún na Meán is responsible for regulating broadcasters, video-on-demand providers and online platforms established in Ireland.
Their wide-reaching remit also includes supporting and developing the Irish media sector.
About This Role Role Purpose The role holder will lead and manage teams in the Media Development division of Coimisiún na Meán, with a particular emphasis on Media Funding schemes.
Current projects in this division include the setting up and administration of a Community Media Fund and the administration of the Digital Transformation Funding Scheme, but other work may be carried out on other schemes when required.
The role holder will ensure that funding schemes meet their objectives, timelines, and governance standards, while providing leadership to the wider team and collaborating with senior managers to develop strategy and support the development and sustainability of the broader media sector in Ireland.
About the Team Media Development is one of five teams within Coimisiún na Meán's Media Landscape Division.
One of our key responsibilities is overseeing the funding of and supporting the development of the broader media sector in Ireland.
We operate a number of funding schemes, established following recommendations from the Future of Media Commission.
These include journalism schemes aimed at supplementing and enhancing coverage of local authorities and district and circuit court hearings and the Digital Transformation Scheme which will provide support to media organisations to enhance innovation and support transition to the digital information environment.
Key Responsibilities ·Lead the establishment, implementation, and ongoing administration of the Community Media Scheme as announced in Budget ·Oversee the administration and delivery of Round 2 of the Digital Transformation Scheme, ensuring compliance with agreed objectives, timelines, and governance requirements.
·Collaborate closely with senior managers across the Media Funding function to ensure alignment, consistency, and effective delivery of funding programmes.
·Manage and provide strategic direction to the funding team, currently comprising Higher Executive Officer (HEO) and Executive Officer (EO) grades ·Identify resourcing needs and lead additional recruitment processes where required to support programme delivery.
·Liaise with internal units including Legal, Communications, and Procurement to ensure robust governance, compliance, and effective programme operation.
·Engage with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including at ·Departmental and Commission level, to support scheme development and delivery.
·Oversee the establishment and operation of assessment panels, including the management of teams supporting panel processes ·Ensure fair, transparent, and timely assessment of applications in line with scheme criteria and public-sector best practice.
·Manage the contracting process for successful applicants, including oversight of teams responsible for contract negotiation, execution, and monitoring About You - Experience, Skills, Knowledge