Specialist – Media Strategy & Policy Development

About Dubai Media Council:

The Dubai Media Council is the government authority responsible for regulating and developing Dubai’s media sector, strengthening the emirate’s position as a leading regional and global media hub through progressive policies, innovation, and talent development.

Dubai Media Council is seeking a Specialist – Media Strategy & Policy Development to support strategic research, policy development, regulatory analysis, and performance monitoring initiatives aimed at advancing Dubai's media and gaming sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct research and analysis on local and international media and gaming industry trends, market developments, and emerging opportunities.

  
  

• Support the development and implementation of media sector strategies, policies, regulatory frameworks, and strategic initiatives.

  
  

• Analyze existing policies, regulations, and governance practices to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement.

  
  

• Conduct international benchmarking studies and comparative assessments of media policies, regulatory frameworks, and industry best practices.

  
  

• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and prepare research findings to support policy recommendations.

  
  

• Support strategic planning activities, including environmental scanning, data collection, and analysis of industry developments.

  
  

• Track the implementation of strategic initiatives, key performance indicators (KPIs), and milestones, identifying potential challenges and risks.

  
  

• Prepare research reports, policy briefs, benchmarking studies, presentations, and analytical summaries for management and stakeholders.

  
  

• Coordinate with internal departments, government entities, and industry stakeholders to collect information and support strategy and policy initiatives.

  
  

• Assist in organizing stakeholder consultations, workshops, and meetings to support policy development and strategic alignment.

  
  

• Maintain accurate documentation, research records, and performance reports to support effective monitoring and decision-making.

  
  

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Policy, International Relations, Media, Public Administration, or a related field.

  
  

• Advantegous: Professional training or certifications in strategic planning, policy research, regulatory analysis, governance, project management, business analysis, or research methodologies.

  
  

Experience:

• 5 years of relevant professional experience in strategy, policy development, governance, or related fields.

  
  

• Experience in research, strategic analysis, reporting, benchmarking, or policy-related activities.

  
  

• Preferred: Previous exposure to the media industry, government sector, public policy, or regulatory environments.

  
  

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong strategic research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

  
  

• Knowledge of policy analysis, regulatory research.

  
  

• Ability to conduct benchmarking studies, and summarize research findings.

  
  

• Experience supporting strategy implementation, KPI monitoring, and performance reporting.

  
  

• Report writing, presentation development, and stakeholder coordination skills.

  
  

• Organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.

  
  

• Proficiency in written and spoken Arabic and English.

  
  

• Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams, government entities, and external stakeholders.