Assistant Director, International Affairs - Assistant Principal in Dublin | Coimisiún na Meán Jobs

OASIS Group; Place; Hybride; EUR 65 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A regulatory body for media is seeking an Assistant Director of International Affairs to oversee engagement with global regulatory counterparts and influence media policy. This role involves extensive travel, strategic planning, and fostering international collaborations. Ideal candidates will bring experience in EU policies and media regulation, demonstrating strong analytical and communication skills. Competitive benefits and a hybrid working model are included.

Prestations

Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick Days

Flexible Schedules

Professional Development and Growth

Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Annual Tax Saver Travel Scheme

Qualifications

• Relevant work experience in EU policy.
• Understanding of media policy and platform regulation.
• Experience in managing international relations.
• Excellent diplomacy and cultural awareness.

Responsabilités

• Prepare international engagement plans.
• Support the Director in strategic programme development.
• Cultivate relationships with international regulators.
• Represent An Coimisiún at external meetings.
• Respond to information requests timely.
• Gather intelligence on content regulation.

Connaissances

EU policy frameworks

Media policy understanding

International engagement experience

Stakeholder management skills

Analytical skills

Project management skills

Communication skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Description du poste

• Dublin, Ireland
• Full time, Permanent

Who We Are

Coimisiún na Meán is Ireland’s agency for developing and regulating a thriving, diverse, creative, safe and trusted media landscape.Our organisation was established in March 2023, further to the provisions of the Online Safety and Media Regulation Act 2022.As the independent media regulator, Coimisiún na Meán is responsible for regulating broadcasters, video-on-demand providers and online platforms established in Ireland. Our wide-reaching remit also includes supporting and developing the Iris

Coimisiún na Meán is Ireland’s agency for developing and regulating a thriving, diverse, creative, safe and trusted media landscape.Our organisation was established in March 2023, further to the provisions of the Online Safety and Media Regulation Act 2022.As the independent media regulator, Coimisiún na Meán is responsible for regulating broadcasters, video-on-demand providers and online platforms established in Ireland. Our wide-reaching remit also includes supporting and developing the Iris Show more

Description

About This Role

Role Purpose

This role represents an exciting opportunity to bring your existing skills to new challenges and contribute to Coimisiún na Meán during a significant period of growth. As Assistant Director, International Affairs you will represent An Coimisiún internationally on the full range of media policy and online safety matters. You will work closely with international regulatory counterparts in Online and Media regulation to support the Broadcasting Commissioner in the European Board for Media Services, contribute to our participation in other European and global regulatory networks, play a lead in our engagement with the European Commission, and act as international expert in policy teams by providing expert analysis and advice on relevant international developments on content regulation.

About the Team

Coimisiún na Meán’s small expert International Affairs team is focused on establishing the organisation’s credibility in international fora as an effective and collaborative regulator with a global outlook, and to ensure that Coimisiún na Meán’s policy and enforcement work reflects international best practice, through a programme of formal and informal international cooperation. To do this we need a focused and well-resourced team that can provide external representation, coordinate international engagement activity, monitor relevant international developments (especially at EU level) and communicate effectively with international stakeholders. The team is currently comprised of one Director, three Assistant Directors and Executive Officer.

Key Responsibilities

The main duties and responsibilities of the role include:

• Prepare and deliver international engagement plans for the European Commission and regulatory counterparts in digital platform and media regulation.
• Support the Director to develop a longer-term, broader strategic programme of work for An Coimisiún’s engagement in international bodies and fora, on specific areas of relevance to media policy, content regulation, media literacy and online safety.
• Establish new relationships and cultivate existing ones with regulators and policymakers internationally, including through our regulatory networks, to understand and influence policy and regulatory developments in other countries and in international bodies and fora.
• Represent An Coimisiún externally, including at closed meetings and public conferences.
• Ensure timely responses to requests for information about An Coimisiún’s activities in this field, responding to consultations etc.
• Gather intelligence and develop knowledge relating to content regulation and policy in other countries as well as international fora.
• Participate in policy development relating to media and platform regulation and provide comparative and analytical reports on relevant international developments and where required, act as the international expert in project teams.

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.

About You Experience, Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications

• Relevant work experience and knowledge of EU policy frameworks.
• Understanding of media policy and platform regulation.
• Experience of international engagement
• Demonstrated ability to use initiative and work independently.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, including cultural awareness and diplomacy.
• Excellent analytical skills to summarise complex issues and communicate the bigger picture.
• Excellent project management skills including the ability to manage a varied and demanding workload and to plan and prioritise resources effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, concisely and confidently to a variety of audiences, orally and in writing summaries and analysis
• Knowledge of the Irish regulatory environment.
• Experience of working in media and/or digital platforms.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing or ambiguous circumstances.
• Political acumen and strategic thinking skills.

Key Information

• This position is offered on a Permanent basis.
• Annual Leave: 30 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. This role will also involve some international travel.
• 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 Assistant Principal 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 [e-mail]

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations will be provided, if required, during the recruitment process. To discuss and request reasonable accommodations in confidence please contact Angeline McKiernan at [e-mail].

Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick Days

Flexible Schedules

Professional Development + Growth

EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)

Team Bonding Events

Opportunities for Advancement

Great Location

Work/Life Balance

Free onsite parking

Pension Scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Bereavement, Parental and Carers Leave

Cycle to Work Scheme

Annual Tax Saver Travel Scheme