About This Role​

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e European Media Freedom Act (EMFA) was agreed upon in 2024 to strengthen media pluralism and independence across the EU. It ensures that public and private media can operate freely across borders, without undue influence, while considering the digital transformation of the media landscape. The new regulations will take full effect on 8 August 2025.​Th

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Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport, and Media began consultations on Ireland’s EMFA transposition in late 2024 and is currently drafting legislative proposals that will assign new functions to Coimisiún na Meán (CnaM). These include:​The

• Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill, which safeguards the independence of public service media (Article 5 of EMFA).​The
• European Union (Media Freedom Act) Regulations, empowering national regulatory authorities to request key information (Article 7(4) of EMFA) and facilitating cooperation with the European Board for Media Services.​This

role will be instrumental in shaping the framework for CnaM’s new responsibilities, including:​Devel

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• ping an interim Media Merger Assessment and decision-making framework.​Establ

• ishing reporting guidelines for public authorities on State advertising expenditure.​The EM

FA legislation has an alignment with ensuring delivery of strategic outcomes in the areas of Democracy and Irish Culture and Media.​Key Re

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ponsibilities​Rapidly

• analyse and understand new draft legislation on EMFA transposition being developed by the Department;​Engage

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• ith the Department on legislation and implementing measures by Coimisiún na Meán;​Develop

• a project plan for implementing the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA);​Develop

• a framework for assessment of media mergers, based on current Departmental guidance and draft legislation;​Develop

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• ptions for reporting on state advertising and guidelines for public authorities;​Other rel

• evant duties in the Policy, Research and Strategy division.​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.​Competenc

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the list of competencies that will be assessed at interview stage for this competition: ​Leadership​

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• nalysis and decision making​Management a
• nd Delivery of Results ​Interpersona
• l and Communication skills ​Specialist K
• nowledge, Expertise and Self Development​Drive &
• Commitment to Public Service Values​About You ​E

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kills, Knowledge & Qualifications​Essential Cri

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• nding of legislative processes and policy development, particularly within the EU and Irish regulatory frameworks;​Experience in p
• olicy and economic analysis, with the ability to assess the impact of legislative changes;​Familiarity wit
• h the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA) and wider media regulation;​Demonstrated ab
• ility to develop and implement project plans, particularly in regulatory or policy-focused initiatives;​Excellent resea
• rch abilities with the capacity to quickly assess and interpret draft legislation and its potential impact.​Experience enga
• ging with government departments, regulatory bodies, and industry stakeholders.​Excellent writt
• en and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft policy documents, reports, and guidelines.​Desirable Crite

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a​A master's degree

• in law, public policy, economics, media studies, or a related field;​Formal training o
• r certification in project management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP);​Previous work in
• a regulatory authority, government department, or EU institution;​Key InformationPa

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position is of

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• ered on an 18 month fixed-term basis.  ​Full time, 35 hrs pe
• r week​Location: The role w
• ill be a hybrid role combining home and office working.  An Coimisiún’s offices are located at One Shelbourne Buildings, Shelbourne Road, Dublin 4, D04 NP20.  ​Grade and Pay Scale​

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his position is grad

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• d at the Assistant Principal scale.​Details of other benef
• its, terms of employment and eligibility can be found on Coimisiún na Meán’s website at www.cnam.ie/careers within the dedicated microsite linked below.​Successful candidates
• will be appointed on the first point of the scale. ​Application Process​If

you are interested i

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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 via HERE ​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.​Reasonable Accommodations

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Reasonable accommodations

will be provided, if required, during the recruitment process. To discuss and request reasonable accommodations in confidence please contact [email protected]​Coimisiún na Meán is an eq

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al opportunities employer. We welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and are committed to championing an inclusive and diverse workforce which reflects modern Ireland. We work to create a culture where everyone has equal access to opportunity and feels comfortable to be their authentic selves at work. ​Closing Date: 8th May 2025

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