Manager Entertainment (Content Partnerships) - IFE | Product Development & Design

Role overview

Qatar Airways is building next-generation inflight experiences through thoughtful product development and design. In this role, you will help strengthen the inflight entertainment content pipeline by creating and managing strategic partnerships that bring diverse, high-quality content to passengers.

Working within the Product Development and Design team and reporting to the Head of Entertainment, you will lead the sourcing, negotiation, and management of new content relationships for the airline’s inflight entertainment offering. The position focuses on building strong networks with content service providers, streaming platforms, production companies, technology vendors, and other media partners.

Key responsibilities

• Establish, nurture, and maintain productive relationships with content owners, OTT platforms, studios, distributors, and licensing bodies to secure a strong mix of entertainment options.
• Source, negotiate, and finalize partnerships with studios, streaming services, content distributors, and producers.
• Take the lead on commercial negotiations covering licensing and distribution models across all content partners.
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure content delivery systems are smoothly integrated into the inflight entertainment platform.
• Use technology solutions to improve the passenger experience and simplify content management workflows.
• Make sure all content arrangements comply with licensing terms, copyright requirements, and relevant industry regulations, while staying alert to regulatory changes.
• Look for new ways to improve the inflight entertainment experience through interactive features, personalized recommendations, and other innovative enhancements.
• Plan and control the content experience budget, using resources wisely to improve return on investment and identify cost efficiencies without reducing quality or variety.
• Track performance of entertainment content in real time by reviewing engagement, popularity, and usage data to guide rotation, promotion, and marketing decisions.
• Maintain effective relationships with vendors, service providers, and equipment suppliers to support timely delivery of content and technical assistance.
• Handle additional duties connected to the role as assigned by the Head of Department.

Candidate profile

The ideal candidate should bring a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification along with at least 9 years of experience in entertainment, content partnerships, curation, or programming. A strong understanding of streaming, OTT, inflight entertainment content, and the broader media ecosystem is essential.

You should have solid experience in content acquisition, partnership management, licensing, and distribution across streaming, broadcast, or IFE environments. Practical knowledge of media integration systems and IFE hardware is also important, along with an understanding of content licensing pricing and operational costs.

This role suits someone with a strategic mindset, strong analytical thinking, and a problem-solving approach. Familiarity with digital content delivery systems, inflight entertainment platforms, and related technologies is required, as is awareness of aviation industry trends and the competitive landscape for onboard entertainment.

Additional information

Reference number: 228568

Location: Qatar, Doha

Job family: Corporate & Commercial

Closing date: 2026-08-31

About Qatar Airways Group

Qatar Airways Group has grown from a small fleet into a large global business spanning multiple divisions. The company is known for ambitious growth, innovation, and a commitment to delivering exceptional experiences for customers around the world.

Team members contribute both in customer-facing and behind-the-scenes roles, helping to shape the group’s continued progress and global reputation.

Application process

Applicants are invited to submit their CV and complete the application form to be considered for the role.