Head of Content

Advanced Search Group; Doha; On-site; QAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanqeeb is seeking a visionary Vice President, Originals in Doha to lead the premium content slate for Arabic and Turkish markets. You will shape strategy, oversee development and production, and drive audience growth and commercial impact across platforms.

You will build strong partnerships with studios, producers and talent, manage multi-million-dollar budgets, and guide a diverse team across territories while aligning with executive leadership on investment and risk decisions.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in premium entertainment, production or streaming.
• 10+ years leading scripted long-form content development or production.
• Proven track record commissioning/producing scripted and unscripted content.
• Deep knowledge of the Arabic content landscape; Turkish market knowledge is a plus.
• Experience managing multi-million-dollar budgets and complex contracts.
• Fluency in English and Arabic; Turkish desirable.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute Originals content strategy across Arabic and Turkish programming.
• Lead development, commissioning and production of scripted and unscripted content.
• Build relationships with production companies, studios, writers, directors and talent.
• Identify and negotiate co-production partnerships to expand reach.
• Oversee budgets, financial performance and investment strategy.
• Present updates and strategic plans to executive leadership.
• Mentor and develop the Originals team across territories.

Skills

Content leadership

Budget management

Contract negotiations

Arabic content knowledge

English & Arabic fluency

Turkish market awareness

Studio/OTT production

Talent relationships

Job description

Vice President, Originals Doha, Qatar
We're partnering with a leading global media and entertainment organisation to appoint a visionary Vice President, Originals.
This is one of the most influential content leadership roles in the region, responsible for defining and delivering a premium slate of original programming across Arabic and Turkish markets, while identifying international co-production opportunities
Reporting directly to the Chief Entertainment Content Officer, you'll lead the creative strategy, commissioning and execution of scripted and unscripted originals that drive audience growth, subscriber engagement and commercial success
From premium drama series and feature films to documentaries, entertainment formats and stand-up specials, you'll oversee the development and delivery of world-class content from concept through to launch
What you'll be doing Define and execute the Originals content strategy across Arabic and Turkish programming. Lead the development, commissioning and production of a diverse slate of scripted and unscripted content. Build strong relationships with leading production companies, studios, writers, directors and creative talent across the region and internationally. Identify and negotiate strategic co-production partnerships to expand the reach and impact of original programming. Evaluate new project proposals and guide investment decisions based on creative quality, audience demand and commercial viability. Partner with Programming, Creative, Commercial, Operations, Legal, HR and Finance to ensure successful delivery and launch of original productions. Own production budgets, financial performance and overall investment strategy. Present content recommendations, production updates and strategic plans to executive leadership. Inspire, mentor and develop a high-performing Originals team across multiple territories.
About you You'll be an established executive within the premium television, film or streaming industry, combining creative instinct with strong commercial acumen. You'll bring:15+ years' experience within premium entertainment, production or streaming. At least 10 years leading scripted long-form content development or production for a studio, broadcaster or OTT platform. A proven track record commissioning or producing successful scripted and unscripted content. Deep knowledge of the Arabic content landscape, with Turkish market expertise considered a significant advantage. Strong relationships with production companies, studios, creators, writers, directors and on-screen talent. Experience managing multi-million-dollar production budgets, commercial negotiations and complex contracts. Excellent understanding of audience insights, content investment strategy and subscriber growth. Fluency in English and Arabic, with conversational Turkish highly desirable.