Executive Director (CEO)

Iftn; Dublin; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent organization in Dublin is seeking an ambitious and highly motivated individual for the role of Executive Director (CEO). This part-time position requires extensive management experience and strong negotiation skills, essential for navigating the arts and entertainment sector. Successful candidates will have a sound knowledge of copyright and rights management, with an interest in supporting writers nationally and internationally.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of management experience.
• Strong negotiation and lobbying skills.
• Experience in publicly funded arts sector.
• Practical understanding of film, TV, and theatre sectors.

Skills

Management experience

Negotiation skills

Lobbying skills

Knowledge of copyright

Understanding of arts sector

Job description

IFTN JOB / CLASSIFIEDS LISTING | The Writers’ Guild of Ireland

Company:

The Writers’ Guild of Ireland

Position:

Executive Director (CEO)

Location:

Dublin

Contact:

Address:

Arthouse, 2 Curved Street Dublin D02 PC43

Position Overview:

The Writers’ Guild of Ireland is hiring an ambitious and highly motivated Executive Director (CEO) for a part-time position (25 hours per week).

Candidate Requirements:

• At least 3 years of management experience
• Strong negotiation and lobbying skills
• Experience working effectively within the publicly funded arts/entertainment sector, with writers nationally or internationally, and a sound knowledge of copyright principles, rights management, and writers’ contracts
• Practical understanding of the film, TV, and theatre sectors in Ireland and the needs of writers within these contexts
• Candidates from outside the arts sector with transferable skills are also encouraged to apply

Completed applications must be sent to the email below before 5:00 pm on 20th June 2025.

Note: Please ensure your application is complete and sent by the deadline.