Strategic Media Policy Architect

Dubai Government; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Dubai Media Council is seeking a Specialist – Media Strategy & Policy Development to support strategic research, policy development, regulatory analysis, and performance monitoring initiatives across Dubai’s media and gaming sectors.

The role includes benchmarking studies, coordinating with government entities and stakeholders, preparing policy briefs and presentations, and tracking KPIs to inform strategic decisions and regulatory improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Policy, International Relations, Media, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Advantegous: professional training or certifications in strategic planning, policy research, regulatory analysis, governance, project management, business analysis, or research methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analysis on local and international media and gaming industry trends, market developments, and emerging opportunities.
• Support the development and implementation of media sector strategies, policies, regulatory frameworks, and strategic initiatives.
• Analyze existing policies, regulations, and governance practices to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement.
• Conduct international benchmarking studies and comparative assessments of media policies, regulatory frameworks, and industry best practices.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and prepare research findings to support policy recommendations.
• Support strategic planning activities, including environmental scanning, data collection, and analysis of industry developments.
• Track the implementation of strategic initiatives, key performance indicators (KPIs), and milestones, identifying potential challenges and risks.
• Prepare research reports, policy briefs, benchmarking studies, presentations, and analytical summaries for management and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with internal departments, government entities, and industry stakeholders to collect information and support strategy and policy initiatives.
• Assist in organizing stakeholder consultations, workshops, and meetings to support policy development and strategic alignment.
• Maintain accurate documentation, research records, and performance reports to support effective monitoring and decision-making.

Skills

Strategic research

Policy analysis

Benchmarking

KPI monitoring

Stakeholder coordination

Report writing

Bilingual AR/EN

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Public Policy/International Relations/Media/Public Administration

Advantegous professional training or certifications in strategic planning/policy research

Job description

Dubai Media Council is seeking a Specialist – Media Strategy & Policy Development to support strategic research, policy development, regulatory analysis, and performance monitoring initiatives across Dubai’s media and gaming sectors.

The role includes benchmarking studies, coordinating with government entities and stakeholders, preparing policy briefs and presentations, and tracking KPIs to inform strategic decisions and regulatory improvements.