Strategic Media Relations Lead – Public Affairs

Coimisiún na Meán; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick

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

Job summary

Coimisiún na Meán in Dublin seeks a Media Relations and Public Affairs Manager (Higher Executive Officer) on a Specified Purpose Contract to lead press office activities and public affairs across Ireland and the EU.

The role requires 3+ years in media relations/public affairs, plus excellent written and oral communication, planning, and collaboration skills. Hybrid role with two days in the office and a focus on policy, broadcasting, and digital media.

Qualifications

• At least three years’ relevant experience in two or more areas: Media Relations/Press Office, Public Affairs, Public Relations, Politics.
• Experience in communications consultancy/agency or in-house communications in private or public sectors, or working for a TD/Senator/Political Party.
• Experience drafting press releases, handling media queries and liaising with journalists by email and phone.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organisational, planning, time management, project management and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively and build relationships with journalists, media professionals and stakeholders.
• Interest in public policy relating to broadcasting, online and digital media and technology.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to turn data into compelling stories.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day media relations and interview requests as part of a busy press office.
• Draft and issue press releases to explain announcements and activities.
• Support Public Affairs, draft Parliamentary Questions responses, and prepare spokespeople for appearances.
• Prepare briefing notes and key messages for media interviews.
• Monitor media coverage and track political developments relevant to the organisation.
• Coordinate with the external media monitoring contract and daily clippings.
• Collaborate with other teams to plan and deliver communications activities.
• Develop core materials: key messages, briefings and presentations for multiple channels.

Skills

Media relations

Public affairs

Public relations

Politics

Written communication

Oral communication

Organisational skills

Project management

Time management

Collaboration

Policy awareness

Job description

Coimisiún na Meán in Dublin seeks a Media Relations and Public Affairs Manager (Higher Executive Officer) on a Specified Purpose Contract to lead press office activities and public affairs across Ireland and the EU.

The role requires 3+ years in media relations/public affairs, plus excellent written and oral communication, planning, and collaboration skills. Hybrid role with two days in the office and a focus on policy, broadcasting, and digital media.