Media Innovation Manager

Christy Media Solutions is working with a leading organisation in the media and technology sector to recruit a Media Innovation Manager based in Doha, Qatar. This is a senior, hands-on role for someone who combines media industry experience with strong product, technology and innovation expertise. You'll be responsible for developing and delivering innovation initiatives, exploring emerging technologies and turning new ideas into practical products, use cases and solutions. What you'll be doing: * Leading innovation projects, pilots and product initiatives from concept through to delivery * Exploring how AI, Generative AI and emerging technologies can be applied across media * Identifying opportunities for new digital products, services and platforms * Working across areas such as video, streaming, immersive technology and digital media * Collaborating with technology companies, startups and wider industry partners * Managing projects across timelines, budgets, risks and delivery * Working with senior stakeholders to develop ideas into commercially and technically viable initiatives What we're looking for: * Strong experience within media, entertainment or media technology * Experience across product development, innovation, venture building or emerging technology * A track record of taking products or technology initiatives from concept through to delivery * Good understanding of AI/GenAI and wider emerging technology * A combination of technical/product understanding and commercial awareness * Strong project, programme and stakeholder management skills * Startup, incubation or innovation programme experience would be advantageous This would suit someone who enjoys working at the intersection of media, technology, product and innovation, with the opportunity to have genuine ownership over new ideas and their delivery.