Role Purpose
Cpl are seeking a Temporary Clerical Officer - Media Development (Funding) for our client Coimisiún na Meán. The successful candidate will be employed by Cpl on a 3-6 month temporary assignment working in Coimisiún na Meán, supporting the Media Landscape division.
About Coimisiún na Meán
Coimisiún na Meán is Ireland’s agency for developing and regulating a thriving, diverse, creative, safe and trusted media landscape.
Our organisation was established in March 2023, further to the provisions of the Online Safety and Media Regulation Act 2022.
As the independent media regulator, Coimisiún na Meán is responsible for regulating broadcasters, video-on-demand providers and online platforms established in Ireland. Our wide-reaching remit also includes supporting and developing the Irish media sector.
We have an Executive Chair and four Commissioners leading a team of over 200 staff across different functional areas.
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
Assist with checking, compiling, documenting and filing funding contracts.
Provide general administrative support, including preparing correspondence and organising, filing, scanning and recording documentation.
Provide high-quality customer service by responding to queries and supplying information to stakeholders.
Support the Journalism, Digital Transformation and Community Media Schemes teams in meeting the year-end deadline for paying grant awards.
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.
Essential skills and experience
Previous experience in a clerical or administrative role.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
Strong organisational and time-management skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work flexibly across different schemes and tasks.
Desirable skills and experience
Experience administering applications, grants or funding schemes.
Interest in journalism, news and current affairs.
Closing date : 16th September 2026 @ 3pm.