About us

Element Pictures is an award-winning film and television production company run by Ed Guiney and Andrew Lowe, with offices in Dublin, London and Belfast.

Recent film releases include Yorgos Lanthimos’ KINDS OF KINDNESS, with Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, Willem Dafoe, Margaret Qualley (Film4/ Searchlight Pictures) and the multi–Academy Award, Golden Globe and BAFTA winning POOR THINGS.

Lanthimos’ next collaboration with Element Pictures BUGONIA starring Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons (Focus Features), is due to be released in November 2025.

Other upcoming releases include Rungano Nyoni’s second feature film, ON BECOMING A GUINEA FOWL (BBC Film/Fremantle/A24) which won Best Director at Cannes Film Festival (Un Certain Regard). As well as debut releases from Ariane Labed’s SEPTEMBER SAYS (BBC Film/Match Factory) and Akinola Davies MY FATHER’S SHADOW (BBC Film/BFI/Mubi/Match Factory).

Currently in production is Harry Lighton’s directorial debut PILLION (BBC Film/BFI/Cornerstone) starring Alexander Skarsgård and Harry Melling.

Television includes Nancy Harris’ THE DRY Season 2 (Britbox/ITV Studios) launched in March 2024 and a television adaption of Jordan Tannahill’s book, THE LISTENERS (BBC/Fremantle) which is coming to screens later this year. Other recent television productions include Shane Meadows’ period drama THE GALLOWS POLE (BBC/A24) and THE DRY directed by Paddy Breathnach (Britbox/ITV Studios). Previous credits include the adaptations of Sally Rooney’s novels, CONVERSATIONS WITH FRIENDS, and NORMAL PEOPLE, both directed by Lenny Abrahamson (BBC/HULU).

Previous film productions include Stephen Williams’ historical biopic CHEVALIER, starring Kelvin Harrison Jr (Searchlight Pictures); Sebastián Lelio’s THE WONDER, starring Florence Pugh (Netflix); Joanna Hogg’s THE ETERNAL DAUGHTER (BBC Films/ A24) and THE SOUVENIR PART II (BBC Films/A24); Phyllida Lloyd’s HERSELF; Sean Durkin’s THE NEST; all of Lenny Abrahamson’s films including the Academy Award, Golden Globe and BAFTA winning ROOM, and THE LITTLE STRANGER; Yorgos Lanthimos’ English language films THE LOBSTER (Jury Prize, Cannes), THE KILLING OF A SACRED DEER and Academy Award, Golden Globe and BAFTA winning THE FAVOURITE.

In May 2022, Fremantle acquired a majority stake in Element Pictures to expand their capacity and
continue producing television and film for international audiences.

Executive Assistant to Co-CEO and Producer Support

Element Pictures wishes to recruit an Executive Assistant to the CO-CEO & Founder. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the heart of one of Ireland’s leading production companies. This post serves as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders on all matters relating to the Co-CEO, while also providing Producer administrative support. This is a fast-paced role, with particular focus on diary and travel management. The post will be suited to someone who is organised, proactive and adaptable, and who has a proven ability to multi-task and prioritise effectively.

Duties include:
Full Inbox Management:
• Monitoring the Director’s inbox, including answering emails, dealing with queries and following up on requests.
Extensive Live Diary Management:
• Fully managing and continuously updating diaries; ensuring the calendar and diary are prioritised daily according to changing demands and staying ahead of any internal and/or external issues which could impact the Director’s schedule.
• Prioritise conflicting needs and progress matters expeditiously, proactively and follow through on projects to successful completion.
• Organising internal and external meetings and conference calls.
Extensive Worldwide Travel Management
• Booking all flights, hotels, car transfers, festival & conference accreditation.
General Administration:
• Processing receipts and invoices, with detailed allocations across projects.
• Creating PowerPoint presentations.
• Providing cover for other administrative staff when needed.
• Occasional event management, including organising company-wide meetings, screenings and dinners.

Key Skills required
• Ability to work on own initiative with proven experience in a similar role.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven attention to detail and accuracy.
• Able to prioritise and work under pressure.
• Strong communicator who likes to work in a team environment.
• Excellent MS Office skills.
• Minimum 3 years PA experience, gained at a senior level.

Location This role is offered on a full-time basis with a minimum of 3 days in office per week subject to initial training and business needs and will be based at our Dublin office 30-31 O‘Connell St., D01DH58
Please send a short cover letter together with your CV to elp.employmentenquiries@elementpictures.ie Subject line:
Executive Assistant to Co-CEO and Producer support.
Applications close: Monday 21st April 2025.


For more information please email elp.employmentenquiries@elementpictures.ie.

If you are happy for us to keep your details on file as a reference for Element Pictures careers. elp.employmentenquiries@elementpictures.ie
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