Manager Entertainment; Content Partnerships - IFE | Product Development & Design

About the role

At Qatar Airways, we craft cutting‑edge inflight products, enhance passenger comfort, and drive innovation in aviation design. From concept to launch, our Product Development and Design (PDD) Team collaborates with industry leaders to create products that set new standards in travel. If you are passionate about innovation, customer experience, technology, and design, this is your chance to make a lasting impact in the aviation industry.

Join our Product Development and Design Team that transforms ideas into reality and shapes the future of airline experiences!

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Location:

Qatar-Doha | Job family:
Corporate & Commercial | Closing Date:

Manager Entertainment (Content Partnerships), IFE

Working under the guidance of the Head of Entertainment, you will shape and develop the content supply pipeline for Qatar Airlines Inflight Entertainment Product. You will source, negotiate and manage new content partnerships, initiate and build the content supply pipeline, and drive relationships with content service providers, streaming platforms, production companies, and technology vendors to enrich the entertainment product onboard.

• Develop, cultivate and maintain relationships with content providers, OTT studios, distributors, and licensing agencies to secure high‑quality and diverse entertainment options.
• Identify, negotiate and secure partnerships with studios, OTT platforms, content distributors and producers.
• Lead commercial discussions on licensing and distribution models across all content partners.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to integrate content delivery systems seamlessly into the inflight entertainment platform and leverage technology solutions to enhance the passenger experience.
• Ensure compliance with licensing agreements, copyright laws, and industry regulations and proactively address any compliance issues.
• Explore opportunities to enhance the inflight entertainment experience through innovative features, interactive content, and personalized recommendations.
• Develop and manage the content inflight experience budget, allocating resources effectively to maximize ROI and identify cost‑saving opportunities without compromising quality.
• Monitor performance of entertainment content in real time, tracking viewer engagement metrics, popularity trends, and usage patterns to make informed decisions about content rotation, promotions, and marketing strategies.
• Build relationships with content vendors, service providers, and equipment suppliers to ensure timely delivery of content and technical support.
• Perform other department duties as directed by the Head of the Department.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent with minimum 9+ years of entertainment, content partnership, curation, and programming experience.
• Deep understanding of streaming and OTT trends, including those related to inflight entertainment content and the wider media industry ecosystem.
• Strong background in content acquisition, partnership, licensing and distribution across streaming, broadcast or IFE.
• Good knowledge of media integration systems and IFE hardware.
• Financial understanding of content licensing pricing structure and operational costs.
• Strategic mindset with ability to develop and execute long‑term content strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to identify opportunities and address challenges proactively.
• Familiarity with digital content delivery systems, inflight entertainment platforms, and related technologies.
• Understanding of the aviation industry, including trends and the competitive landscape related to inflight entertainment content.

Join a progressive team with opportunities for growth, international collaboration, and the chance to contribute to an exciting industry.

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