Entertainment Manager (Content Strategy & Curation), IFE

Qatar Airways Group; Doha; On-site; QAR 328,000 - 473,000; Full time

Job summary

Qatar Airways Group is seeking an experienced Entertainment Manager (Content Strategy & Curation) to shape the world-class inflight entertainment portfolio. You will lead strategy, curate a diverse range of content, and partner with studios, distributors, and internal teams to elevate the onboard experience.

In this role you will manage content acquisitions, analyze passenger data to guide programming, ensure licensing compliance, and mentor team members to deliver high-quality entertainment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred) with 6+ years of relevant experience; or diploma with 7+ years related experience.
• Deep understanding of streaming, OTT trends, and the wider media ecosystem, especially within IFE.
• Proven experience in data-driven content curation or programming environments.
• Strong understanding of media integration systems, digital content delivery, and IFE hardware.
• Solid knowledge of licensing structures, copyright requirements, and content acquisition processes.
• Strategic mindset with strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• High attention to detail with a commitment to quality, compliance, and customer experience.
• Ability to thrive in fast paced environments and manage shifting priorities with resilience.
• Managerial experience with strong coaching, delegation, and team building capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive content strategy aligned with brand objectives and passenger demographics.
• Lead the curation, selection, and acquisition of entertainment content across movies, TV, music, games, and more.
• Maintain and grow relationships with studios, distributors, licensing agencies, and content service providers.
• Use data analytics and passenger insights to guide programming decisions and optimize content engagement.
• Ensure compliance with content licensing agreements, copyright laws, and cultural sensitivity standards.
• Oversee content quality assurance, including audiovisual standards and periodic audits.
• Collaborate with technical teams to integrate and optimize content delivery across IFE systems.
• Monitor real time performance of content and adjust programming and rotations accordingly.
• Manage the content budget and identify cost effective opportunities without compromising quality.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop team members to ensure high standards of performance.
• Perform other department duties related to this position as directed by the Head of the Department.

Skills

Streaming & OTT trends

Data-driven content curation

Content strategy

Licensing & copyright knowledge

Analytical/problem solving

Stakeholder collaboration

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Diploma with 7+ years experience

Job description

General Information

Ref #

223990

Location

Job family

Corporate & Commercial

• Closing Date: 2026-11-14

Description

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 shape the future of airline experiences!

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Entertainment Manager (Content Strategy & Curation) to help shape and deliver a world class inflight entertainment experience. You will lead content strategy, curate a diverse content portfolio, and collaborate with global partners, technology providers, and internal stakeholders to elevate the onboard entertainment offering.

As part of your role, your responsibilities will be inclusive of, but not limited to the following:

Develop and implement a comprehensive content strategy aligned with brand objectives and passenger demographics.

Lead the curation, selection, and acquisition of entertainment content across movies, TV, music, games, and more.

Maintain and grow relationships with studios, distributors, licensing agencies, and content service providers.

Use data analytics and passenger insights to guide programming decisions and optimize content engagement.

Ensure compliance with content licensing agreements, copyright laws, and cultural sensitivity standards.

Oversee content quality assurance, including audiovisual standards and periodic audits.

Collaborate with technical teams to integrate and optimize content delivery across IFE systems.

Monitor real time performance of content and adjust programming and rotations accordingly.

Manage the content budget and identify cost effective opportunities without compromising quality.

Supervise, mentor, and develop team members to ensure high standards of performance.

Perform other department duties related to this position as directed by the Head of the Department.

Be part of an extraordinary story

Your skills. Your imagination. Your ambition. Here, there are no boundaries to your potential and the impact you can make. You’ll find infinite opportunities to grow and work on the biggest, most rewarding challenges that will build your skills and experience. You have the chance to be a part of our future, and build the life you want while being part of an international community.
Our best is here and still to come. To us, impossible is only a challenge. Join us as we dare to achieve what’s never been done before.
Together, everything is possible.

Qualification

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring the following:

Bachelor’s degree (preferred) with 6+ years of relevant experience; or diploma with 7+ years related experience.

Deep understanding of streaming, OTT trends, and the wider media ecosystem, especially within IFE.

Proven experience in data-driven content curation or programming environments.

Strong understanding of media integration systems, digital content delivery, and IFE hardware.

Solid knowledge of licensing structures, copyright requirements, and content acquisition processes.

Strategic mindset with strong analytical and problem solving skills.

Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

High attention to detail with a commitment to quality, compliance, and customer experience.

Ability to thrive in fast paced environments and manage shifting priorities with resilience.

Managerial experience with strong coaching, delegation, and team building capabilities.

About Qatar Airways Group

Our story started with four aircraft. Today, we deliver excellence across 12 different businesses coming together as one. We’ve grown fast, broken records and set trends that others follow. We don’t slow down by the fear of failure. Instead, we dare to achieve what’s never been done before.
So, whether you’re creating a unique experience for our customers or innovating behind the scenes, every person contributes to our proud story. A story of spectacular growth and determination. Now is the time to bring your best ideas and passion to a place where your ambition will know no boundaries, and be part of a truly global community.