Simon Owens
Strategy Executive at The Irish Times- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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The Irish Times
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Ireland
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Newspaper Publishing
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300 - 400 Employee
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Strategy Executive
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Aug 2023 - Present
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Subscriptions and Reader Insights Executive
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Aug 2021 - Jul 2023
Responsible for assisting in the development of strategic initiatives using research, analysis and actionable insights to deliver on overall team objectives of improving audience reach, reader engagement and subscription growth.
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Strategic Projects Associate
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Aug 2019 - Jul 2021
• Strategy: On behalf of Group Managing Director, liaising and co-ordination of 5-year Strategy Development and monthly reviews with departmental heads and leaders of each business unit of The Irish Times Group.• Market Research and Assessment: - Monitoring of pertinent political developments, government communications and competitor activity to alleviate the possibility of any significant risks to the brand or ability to operate across all seven business units. - Conducting reports and analysis on developments in the media environment in Ireland and concerning political developments posing risks to the sector e.g. analysis of Brexit implications in collaboration with the Group CFO. - Development and design of collateral on behalf of Group Managing Director and other management for presentation to the Board, management group and Trust.• Project Management: Organization and management of varied projects in collaboration with external and internal stakeholders and partners. • Business Development: Identification of avenues for further growth in subscriber base. Production of roadmap to increase subscriber revenue and numbers. Show less
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The Wheel
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Ireland
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Policy Associate
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Jun 2018 - Dec 2018
• Market and Policy Research: - Tracking significant developments, policy actions and proposals in the area of the community and voluntary sector, charity regulation and public policy. - Writing reports, policy papers and briefing papers to be submitted to governmental representatives and bodies related to issues facing The Wheel’s members including the compliance burden, insufficient and insecure funding, inadequate governmental support and lack of a coherent policy framework and national development strategy. - Cross country research and analysis on successful charitable solutions and measures to address common difficulties which could be utilized in policy solutions in Ireland. • Stakeholder Management: Engaging and liaising with representatives of member charities to capture the challenges and realities facing charities in Ireland. • Content Creation: Assembling policy material for the launch of the new website and writing blogs on developments related to the community and voluntary sector. • Event Management: Aiding in the organisation of events which provided members with opportunities to engage directly with policymakers and elected representatives. Show less
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O'Connell Brennan Solicitors
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Ireland
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Intern
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Jun 2018 - Jun 2018
• Legal and Policy Research: - Conducting research on policy changes relevant to clients, a e.g. new EU directive on cross-border tax arrangements, and presenting insights at company-wide meetings. - Reviewing case files. - Legal Documentation: Drafting Enduring Powers of Attorney for clients. - Administrative Tasks: Ensuring the smooth running of the office through adherence to filing and documentation protocols. • Legal and Policy Research: - Conducting research on policy changes relevant to clients, a e.g. new EU directive on cross-border tax arrangements, and presenting insights at company-wide meetings. - Reviewing case files. - Legal Documentation: Drafting Enduring Powers of Attorney for clients. - Administrative Tasks: Ensuring the smooth running of the office through adherence to filing and documentation protocols.
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Education
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Technological University Dublin
Postgraduate Diploma in Law, Distinction (1.1) -
Trinity College Dublin
Bachelor of Arts - BA, History and Political Science -
Scoil Iosa, Malahide
Leaving Certificate 2014