Group Head of Content Studio

Group Head of Content Studio, Irish Times GroupLocation: The Irish Times HQ, Tara Street, Dublin (Hybrid Working)Reporting to: Group Media Solutions Director, Irish Times GroupContract: Fixed Term, 2 Years Job Purpose: This person will have overall responsibility for the Group Content Studio – creating a best in class & profitable content publication business unit within the Group.About The Irish Times GroupThe Irish Times Group is Ireland’s leading independent quality news publishing organisation. The core activity of The Irish Times Group has evolved from six-day print publishing to a seven-day multi-platform news publisher with a market-leading position in the development of subscriptions and maximising revenues. We focus on producing quality content for our readers, providing media solutions for customers and we continue to grow and evolve in a fast-paced changing media landscape. The Company is owned by The Irish Times Trust and is managed by The Irish Times DAC. In recent years, the Irish Times Group expanded its interests to include the Irish Examiner, The Echo, Regional newspapers and Radio stations in addition to the Citywest print facility, the property website MyHome.ie and Irish Times Training.Key Responsibilities of the role: Develop a growth plan for the Group Content StudioCreate & implement Group Content Studio workflows & processes to streamline our workflows and ensure a positive experience for our clients.Manage the Group Content Studio P&L, delivering group efficiencies in costs, development of any investment business cases & driving revenue growth. With the Group Content Studio Editor, work with Editorial across the group, to ensure Editorial guidelines are followed and standards are met.   Manage the Content Studio team, including both commercial and Editorial team members. Develop and motivate, oversee objective setting, reviews & performance managementManage the Content Studio product portfolio, ensuring we have relevant opportunities to meet our clients’ needs – across all platforms. Develop, introduce and grow new revenue streams for Content Studio.Be knowledgeable of market & media trends, sharing insights and using these to drive consistent evolution of our offering. Develop & deliver effective reporting & forecastingDevelop & manage contracts with 3rd parties.Day-to-day operational management of Content Studio. Represent The Irish Times Group in the marketplace, maintaining relationships with key senior agency and advertiser clientsManage trade communications to ensure the Irish Times Group Content Studio is a recognised entity in the market, synonymous with delivering best in class content solutions for our clients.  Benefits:Company Health Insurance SchemeCompany Pension ContributionFree Irish Times / Irish Examiner Premium Digital SubscriptionHighly competitive annual leave entitlementIncome Continuance CoverCorporate Gym MembershipSick Leave PayBike to work schemeFor further information or to discuss this role in confidence please do not hesitate to contact Aidan McGrath, Senior HR Manager, Human Resources Department, The Irish TimesEmail: aidan.mcgrath@irishtimes.com