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EO - Press and Public Affairs Officer

1 month ago

Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Cpl Full time

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

Coimisiún na Meán is a rapidly-growing organisation with a wide remit to enrich Ireland's media landscape, so effective communications will be at the heart of our success. There is a high degree of public interest and scrutiny in our organisation and our activities, some of which are new, such as online safety regulation or new media funding schemes. This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly-growing organisation with a captivating story to tell. The work of a regulator can seem dense and technocratic, our team's job is to bring it to life in a way that resonates with our various audiences. We work closely with our User Education Team, who are responsible for public awareness campaigns targeted at the general public.

Role Purpose

The purpose of this role is support Coimisiún na Meán's communications activities, primarily focused on media relations and public affairs. We have a busy press office dealing with journalists based in Ireland and farther afield, due to our central role in EU digital regulation. We are also in regular contact with TDs and Senators, government officials and other public bodies. Commissioners and other staff are visible and active externally, explaining our mission, organisation and work to various audiences. We are looking for a team member who can contribute across the full range of these areas, as well as supporting our digital and events activities.

Key Responsibilities

· Working as part of the Press Office function to effectively triage and respond to media enquiries.

· Assisting with the monitoring and analysis of Coimisiún na Meán's media and press coverage as well as other topics of interest to the organisation.

· Tracking political developments in the Oireachtas and beyond to ensure that colleagues across Coimisiún na Meán are kept appraised of relevant developments.

· Drafting high-quality press releases, website content and other communications materials.

· Helping staff to prepare for political engagements, Oireachtas Committee hearings, event appearances etc.

· Planning and executing public and private events from concept to delivery.

· Working with other teams and divisions across Coimisiún na Meán to plan and deliver communications deliverables that support organisational and project objectives.

· Supporting the development and updating of core project materials including key messages, Q&A, response lines, briefings and presentations, which can be adapted for use across multiple channels and platforms.

· Working with colleagues in the team on the management of Coimisiún na Meán's digital and social presence.

· A range of other duties as required, depending on the needs of the team and the organisation.

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.

Essential Criteria

· Fluency in the Irish language and an ability to communicate with stakeholders through Irish.

· Excellent written and oral communication skills.

· Strong organisational, planning, time management, project management, problem-solving skills.

· Ability to handle various tasks under pressure and meet deadlines;

· Public affairs and media relations experience.

Desirable Criteria

· An interest in public policy relating to broadcasting, content and the digital/tech sector.

· Good attention to detail and an understanding of how to turn data and facts into a compelling story for a particular target audience.

· A recognised qualification/degree of at least Level 7 on the National Framework of Qualifications in a relevant discipline is highly desirable OR

· At least 2 years' relevant experience, working in 2 or more of the following areas: Multimedia/Communications, Press office, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, Public Affairs, Politics;

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

· 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 Tuesday 28th of May 2024

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