Higher Executive Officer

About Coimisiún na Meán

Coimisiún na Meán has been established further to the provisions of the Online Safety and Media Regulation Act 2022 ("OSMR Act 2022"). The OSMR Act 2022 was enacted on 10 December 2022. The OSMR Act 2022 amended the Broadcasting Act 2009 to establish Coimisiún na Meán and dissolve the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland ("BAI").

In addition to undertaking the functions of the BAI as the regulator for broadcasting in Ireland, Coimisiún na Meán is to establish a regulatory framework for online safety, update the regulation of television broadcasting and audiovisual on-demand services, and transpose the revised Audiovisual Media Services Directive into Irish law.

Mission

Our mission is to ensure a thriving, diverse and safe online and media landscape. This means a mix of different voices, opinions and sources of news available over the air and online. It means children and all of us being protected from harmful content

Role Mission

As a Manager (Higher Executive Officer) within the Media Literacy and User Education team, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing projects, processes, and initiatives pertaining to Coimisiún na Meán's media literacy and user education programme. You will be required to lead and coordinate efforts across your team, ensuring timely project execution, stakeholder engagement and collaboration, articulation of best practice media literacy objectives, clear, factual and accessible user education material, adherence to good governance practices, and continuous improvement of processes.

Role Purpose

The Higher Executive Officer role in an Coimisiún is a middle management role with significant managerial responsibilities. Managers are expected to contribute actively to the implementation of the organisation's strategic objectives, to the continuous improvement of the organisation in terms of its effectiveness and efficiency and to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the organisation's culture, values and reputation. Working within the Media Literacy and User Education team, managers are required to demonstrate an approach to working that is premised on flexibility, collaborative working but also individual accountability and collective responsibility. It also requires that Managers are proactive in seeking information and generating solutions. Managers should demonstrate the ability to manage multiple and varied tasks and conflicting priorities, using appropriate delegation, prioritisation and resourcefulness. A key responsibility of managers is people management and development and ensuring consistent implementation of the organisation's policies. They are expected to role model the Performance Management and Development (PMD) brand and to lead by example by actively engaging in the ongoing development of staff as well as actively eliciting feedback that can contribute to an improvement in their own performance.

Key Responsibilities

· Working strategically with the Director and Assistant Directors to develop and implement an annual workplan relating to the team's programmes in media literacy and user education.

· Working closely with existing partners, including the multi-stakeholder network Media Literacy Ireland, to support the delivery of the network's objectives

· Building and maintaining strategic partnerships with other organisations in Ireland and abroad.

· Supporting the development and implementation of media literacy and user education strategies, policies and initiatives, including relevant outreach programmes, awareness campaigns and other projects as required.

· Advising, developing and/or supporting the creation of new user education online resources, using creative, factual and clear articulation of the role of Coimisiún na Meán and the rights of users.

· Contributing to and developing public awareness campaigns and initiatives that will support and complement the user-focused areas of the Coimisiún na Meán website and user-focused communications on Coimisiún na Meán's social media accounts.

· Ensuring that all media literacy/user education outputs including online content/programmes are effectively monitored and evaluated using appropriate and effective methodologies, and that findings inform their development and are shared with colleagues internally and with the wider stakeholder base as appropriate.

· Collaborating with key Coimisiún na Meán functions such as Online Safety, Digital Services, User Experience and Communications to ensure a joined-up and consistent approach to delivering media literacy initiatives and user education resources.

· Planning, implementing and supporting appropriate outreach programmes for schools, teachers and families, to help empower Irish people with the skills and knowledge to make informed choices about the media content and services that they consume, create and disseminate.

The above is intended as a guide to the general range of duties is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive and is subject to review.

EssentialCriteria

· A recognised qualification/degree of at least Level 7 on the National Framework of Qualifications in a relevant discipline, for example in education, sociology, social sciences, media studies, journalism, psychology, psychology of learning, digital education, digital communications and marketing, instructional design, media education and/or media literacy.

· At least 3 years relevant experience, with a minimum of 1 year of line management experience.

· Successful track record of creating, developing and/or implementing high quality educational and information resources for the public, including schools and/or families, ideally in a media, arts or education setting.

· Deep understanding of, and commitment to the role of media literacy in supporting citizen empowerment.

· Excellent written communication skills and an ability to write and edit engaging and accessible text for a range of purposes, e.g. reports, policy briefs, learning resources, etc.

· Highly organised with a keen eye for detail, the ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment, and the ability to prioritise effectively while managing a significant workload.

· Proven track record of working independently and accepting responsibility for projects.

· Well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with many different stakeholders and demonstrate strategic thinking.

· An understanding of, and interest in, the Irish regulatory and media landscape.

Desirable Criteria

· Experience in both working and thriving in an evolving organisation.

· Experience of contributing to the design and operational set up of new processes and procedures;

· Illustrate a proficiency in the use of the Irish Language

Application Process

If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit:

· A CV and a letter/personal statement (i.e., no more than 2/3 pages) outlining why you believe your skills, experience and values meet the requirements of the position via our career microsite

· If you have any special requirements throughout the recruitment process, for example, if you have a visual impairment or are neuro-divergent, we are happy to accommodate your needs where possible, please reach out to us via to request support.

· Appointment to this role is subject to the candidate's eligibility to work in Ireland and all positions require candidates to live in the Republic of Ireland.

· Candidates who engage in canvassing will be disqualified and excluded from the process.

Closing Date: 3 pm Thursday 9th May