Media Development Funding Officer - Executive Officer

About This Role

The purpose of this role is to support the administration and delivery of a number of media funding schemes, including one newly established scheme currently being developed and implemented. The role will support the successful management of grant contracts and payments, contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of scheme processes, and engage with stakeholders to support the effective operation and promotion of the funding programmes.

About the Team/Division

The Funding Team is part of the Media Landscape Division and is responsible for administering media funding schemes that support the production and delivery of public interest journalism. Media Development is also part of Coimisiún na Meán's Media Landscape Division. A key responsibility of the team is to oversee funding programmes and support the ongoing development of the wider media sector in Ireland. The team manages several funding schemes established following recommendations from the Future of Media Commission.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the delivery of journalism funding schemes, including processing applications, running assessment panels, and preparing feedback for applicants.
• Reviewing grant recipient contract deliverables and processing funding contracts in line with scheme requirements.
• Administering monthly grant payment runs and maintaining accurate funding records.
• Analysing scheme data and performance metrics and preparing presentations on findings.
• Ongoing stakeholder engagement, including webinar presentations.
• Preparation of new scheme documentation, process development and ensuring compliance with complex EU State Aid regulation.
• Conducting desk research to support funding schemes, policy development, and industry analysis.
• Providing oversight and day to day line management support to Clerical Officers.

Essential Criteria

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including report writing skills and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail; ability to interpret complex information.
• Proficiency with IT and willingness to learn new IT solutions.
• Excellent clerical/administrative experience.
• Ability to prioritise and work across a number of projects.
• Previous experience in journalism and/or the media landscape.

Desirable Criteria

• Data analytic skills, including the ability to interpret data and present findings clearly.
• Experience with funding schemes, grants administration or similar process based work.
• Some financial experience or familiarity with financial systems.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Coimisiún na Meán is an equal 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

07th July 2026, 3pm