Discover Top TV News Producers in Istanbul, Turkey

Prof. Dr. Tarık Oğuzlu is currently a faculty member of the Department of Political Science and International Relations at Istanbul Aydin University and an advisor to the Rector. He served as the Chair of the Department of Political Science and International Relations and Director of the Center for Social, Economic and Political Research (SEPAM) at Antalya Bilim University between 2012 and 2020. He was a faculty member of the Department of International Relations at Bilkent University between 2004 and 2011. He got his Ph.D. degree in Intenational Relations at Bilkent University in 2003. He got his Master of Science degree in International Relations at The London School of Economics and Political Science in 2000 and his Master of Arts degree in International Relations at Bilkent University in 1998. He was granted the Jean Monnet Scholarship of the European Commission in 1999. He has academic articles published in such journals as Political Science Quarterly, Washington Quarterly, Middle East Policy, International Journal, Security Dialogue, Middle Eastern Studies, Turkish Studies, Cambridge Review of International Affairs, European Security, International Spectator, Contemporary Security Policy, Mediterranean Politics, Australian Journal of International Affairs, Journal of Balkans and Near Eastern Studies, Insight Turkey and Uluslararası İlişkiler, etc.

• On-Air Reporter / Host
• TV News Producer
• Field Producer
• Reporter / Journalist
• Video Editor - News

Reyan Tuvi is a journalist based in İstanbul, Turkey. Born in the Aegean city of Izmir, in 1967, Reyan Tuvi has studied English Language and Literature at Bosphorus University and received a scholarship for her master’s degree in Documentary Production at the Northern Media School in the UK. Returning back to Turkey, she has worked for various newspapers/ magazines (e.g. National Geographic, Turkey) as a reporter/ editor and traveled all around Anatolia, the Turkish heartland for ‘’Hürriyet Seyahat’’, the travel supplement of the best selling Turkish newspaper, Hürriyet. Since 1995, Tuvi has working as a producer- researcher for foreign media outlets (radio, tv, magazine) such as BBC, Finnish TV YLE, Danish TV2, Voice of America Paris Match and also worked as a script writer/ researcher in various documentaries filmed in Turkey and abroad (Africa, Central Asia, Australia) on travel and different cultures of the world. She also acted as an advisor for TRT (Turkish State Television) for their travel documentary series. Her interest in the social issues on her own country and the world led her in the way of becoming an independent documentary maker. Her documentaries still continue to be screened at many film festivals in Turkey and around the world. Reyan Tuvi has three guide books on Turkey and a book on the Roman people of Istanbul whose neighbourhood is destroyed by gentrification. She is still writing feature stories for newspapers and web journals such as T24 on human rights issues, discrimination and culture and is continuing shooting documentaries. Since 1989, Tuvi is a proffessional tourist guide and has a certificate of specialization on Istanbul. She can speak and write in English (advanced), French (intermediate) and Kurdish (beginner).

• Fixer
• Field Producer
• Translator
• Documentary DP
• Reporter / Journalist
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• TV News Producer
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Drone Operator
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Non-Fiction Film Director

Ediz Tiyansan is a multi-lingual reporter covering current affairs across several regions. He has previously lived in the Middle East for 9 years, covering the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the Arab Spring, and the civil wars in Libya and Syria. Since 2017, he’s been proactive in the United States, covering the White House, immigration, environment, and trade, while frequently traveling to cover stories in Latin America. He speaks fluent Spanish, Turkish, Arabic, and varying levels of German, Hebrew, and Chinese. Aside from languages and story-telling, he also has a passion for exploring food and music in different corners of the world.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Drone Operator
• Line Producer / On-Location
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Fixer
• Field Producer
• TV News Producer
• Video Editor - News
• Translator
• Reporter / Journalist
• On-Camera Talent

Graduated from Kocaeli University in 2012, Yerlikaya received his Masters degree in 2014 with a thesis titled Self-Orientalism in Turkish Media from the School of Communication at Marmara University. Yerlikaya currently pursues his Ph.D. in the Interpersonal Communication Program at Marmara University. His areas of interest include Communication Theories, Ottoman-Turkish Modernization, Orientalism, Islamophobia and Sociology.

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• Reporter / Journalist

A Turkish journalist of Arab origin, I work as a Community Manager in the Digital Newsroom Department at Al Jazeera Media Network I also work as a journalist since 2007, where I worked in all kinds of media. The press included personal blogs, paper newspapers, and websites, and worked Managing Editor for several local and regional locations

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• Reporter / Journalist
• Senior Editor
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Senior Producer / Project Manager

This is Kashif Khan an Award Winning Producer Owned a Production Company named Kashif Khan Productions and have strong network of Videographers around the world , so no task is impossible for us to do kkproductions.online check my production works here

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• Documentary DP
• Production Company
• TV News Producer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Fixer
• Production Assistant
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Reporter / Journalist
• Field Producer
• Corporate Videographer
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - News
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Sound Mixer
• On-Air Reporter / Host

He is a film producer, director and director of photography. Ersen Kiyga was born 1982 in Adana, Turkey and studied journalism at the Marmara University. He started his professional career as an assistant news producer at the NTV news channel in 2001. He then joined public broadcast channel TRT as a cameraman and producer. He also worked at the Al Jazeera Turk as a director of photography. His work there saw him cover wars in Libya and Syria and interviewed with Kaddafi. He has been involved in the production various feature documentary films. Filmography Leave the Door Open, 2021, Director of Photography, feature documentary of Ümran Safter (Best documentary award DC Independent Film Festival, Best documentary award Boston Film Festival) My Place is Nowhere, director, producer and director of photography 2014, Feature documentary ( Al Jazeera Balkan) Fall of Libya Zenga Zenga, documentary film, Director, Producer and Director of Photography (TRT News and TRT Documentary Channel) The Great Walking, Director of Photography, Documentary film about Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (TRT 1, TRT news; TRT Al Arabia) From 2011, Local Producer and cameraman- Listening Post- Al Jazeera English Experience 2023 Turkiye -Syria earthquake – freelance cameraman for SKY NEWS 2023 Election of Turkey – Freelance cameraman for Russia Today 2022 Syrian Refugee Dilemma of Turkiye - Documentary Director and Producer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFkM4o3ObjQ&t=533s 2021 - Leave the Door Open, Director of Photography, feature documentary Ümran Safter (Best documentary award DC Independent Film Festival, Best documentary award Boston Film Festival , Texas and Frankfurt film festivals) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TtlxPdIta7k “My Place is Nowhere” Director/ Lâmekân Ensemble is a musical group which gathers the artists coming from different countries, cultures and backgrounds under the the same roof of Ottoman/Turkish music. Aljazeera Balkans Film will be broadcasted on 7th March at 17:05 (CET) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRmPvW7NNaw&t=3s Fall of Libya “Zenga Zenga” Part I & Part II / Director– The documentary is about the fall of Libya and the Gaddafi Regime and contains the last interview held with Muammar Gaddafi. TRT News and TRT Documantary channels. The Great Walking / Director of Photograph,– The documentary which consists of 3 parts is about Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and his mayorship years until his presidency. TRT 1, TRT News, TRT El Arabia Refik Hariri Assassination Documentay ‐BEIRUT LEBANON Leyla Halid Documentary- JORDAN Mohamed Bouazizi Documentary - TUNUS 2018 – 2022 2009 - 2011 News Cameraman, Program Cameraman TRT TÜRK, İSTANBUL Cameraman at Dünyamız Detay, Dünya Raporu News Programmes which bring together stories covered by the Agency’s correspondents worldwide. 4G live broadcast. Video editing for news packages. Recently worked as the cameraman for TRT Türk’s coverage of Libya Uprising and interview with Muammar Gaddafi on 9th March 2011 2009 - 2011 Pusula News Program-Istanbul-AMB Production) Took part in many productions including the company’s flagship Pusula News Programme anchored and produced by Mithat Bereket. Worked in various positions such as archivist, producer and cameraman. The company has produced many programmes and documentaries broadcast in a wide range of networks including NTV, CNN TURK, SKY TURK, AZTV, MBC, AL‐ARABİA, AL‐JAZEERA . 2002‐2003‐ Ateşler Ülkesi ve Haydar Aliyev Documantary Leaders That I Have Followed and Had the Chance to Know So Far Muammar Gaddafi, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Abdullah Gül, Rauf Denktaş, Derviş Eroğlu, Yaser Arafat, Ayetullah Hüseyin Fadallah, Amr Musa, Mahmut El Zahar, Fuad Siniora, Muhammed El‐Baradey, Şimon Peres,Asıf Ali Zardari, Hamid Karzai, İlham Aliyev, Ban ‐Ki Moon, Anders Fogh Rasmussen

• Video Editor - Documentary
• TV News Producer
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Documentary DP
• Creative Director

He was born in Hasankeyf district of Batman. He studied History at Firat University. Then he studied Sociology and Literature. His poems and articles have been published in various magazines such as Pêngav, Çirûsk, Kovara W, Nûbihar, and Bar. Mevlüt worked as an editor in Ziryab music magazine. He started journalism in 2017 and has worked as reporter and editor in various national and international media organizations. He prepared many cultural, literary and artistic podcasts under the name Derkenar in Podcast Kurdî. He worked as the Media and Communications Officer at İsmail Beşikçi Foundation from July 2020 to September 2023. Since February 2022, he has been teaching Kurdish language to master and PhD students at the Ibni Haldun University. Since April 2022, has been working as sworn Kurdish translator. He is also a member of International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and Kurdish PEN.

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• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
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• Video Editor - News
• Portrait Photographer
• Event Photographer
• TV News Producer
• Copywriter
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Corporate Videographer

My name is Ahmet Hilmi Hacaloğlu. I was born in 1972 in Istanbul. Graduated from Lycee St. Joseph and studied at the History department of Bogazici University. While studying in the university, I begin to work at HBB TV in foreign news department as a part time editor, so my career on journalism started in 1996. During the establishment of the Turkish first news channel in 1999, NTV News channel; I took part in the organisation from the very first beginning and worked for 13 years as a senior correspondant . In 2007 I decided to leave the group and continued my career as a program presenter. In 2012-2013, I worked at Skytürk TV as a presenter of hard talk news show called “Now You Are Talking/Şimdi Söz Sizde” in which I focused on the weekly political agenda to discuss in details with a relevant programme guest. Meanwhile I also begin to work for Voice of America Turkish Section where I prepared videos and articles both on political and lifestyle issues in Turkey. Since 2012, I am working for VOA as the İstanbul stringer. In late 2013 I transferred Turkey’s most reputative and well established TV news show 32.Gün/32nd as the chief editor and follow up for four years. I have released several articles on history, politics and travel in various magazines, they have been published in National Geographic, Atlas and Atlas History. I am the member of the balottage comitee of Turkish Journalist Association and also the member Turkish trade union on press, DİSK Basın-İş.

• Documentary DP
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• TV News Producer
• Reporter / Journalist

While studying journalism at Marmara University, I did a double major in the Department of Radio, Television and Cinema. After my undergraduate education, I completed my master's degree with thesis at the Institute of Social Sciences, Information Sciences, Department of Journalism at the same university. During my education period, I started working in television newsrooms. I gained important experiences and networks in the newsroom. I worked as a journalist at IMC TV, Bianet (freelance), Medyascope (freelance), BBC Turkish and Artı TV - Artı Gerçek. My career started as an editor and continued as a reporter. I have prepared and presented many television programs, focusing on politics, ecology, human rights and the judiciary. Between 2019-2023, I worked as the Turkey Media Coordinator of Amnesty International, the world's largest human rights organization based in London.

• Senior Editor
• Reporter / Journalist
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• TV News Producer
• Copy Editor
• Fixer
• Copywriter
• News Shooter / Video Journalist

I am an editor/translator with a master's degree in English Literary and Cultural Studies from the University of Regensburg. Having graduated from English Literature department of Istanbul University in 2011, I have been working for publishing houses, translation and localization companies since then. I worked for Doğan News Agency as a news editor/translator. Also focusing on literary translation, I have translated more than thirty books from English and German to Turkish for various prominent publishing houses. I took advanced German courses in the University of Regensburg and received C1 certificate. I am fluent in Turkish, English and German.

• Reporter / Journalist
• TV News Producer
• Translator
• Copy Editor
• Copywriter

I'm Burcu, a language enthusiast and problem-solver. Studying English Translation and Interpreting at Istanbul Aydin University and Computer Programming at Istanbul University, I honed my skills. TRTWold's internship ignited my passion for storytelling, while my role as a producer at The Newsmakers lets me create resonant narratives. Beyond work, kickboxing, air-rifle shooting, and ukulele-playing balance my dedication, all grounded in honesty and solution-driven calmness.

• Translator
• Video Editor - News
• TV News Producer
• Field Producer
• Digital Content Creator
• Social Media Producer
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Transcriber
• Reporter / Journalist

-Over 6 years of experience in field journalism - Almost 3 years of experience as digital content producer -Knowledge of all aspects of video production: scripting, filming, voicing, editing -Strong knowledge and network in Turkey related stories -Ability to work in high pressured environment and breaking news -Experience in insta-story reporting

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Fixer
• Field Producer
• TV News Producer
• Translator
• Social Media Producer
• Reporter / Journalist
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Digital Content Creator
• Audio Storyteller
• Podcast Producer
• Documentary DP
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• On-Camera Talent
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Full-Service Live Production

Didem Tali is a multi-award-winning journalist and a documentary filmmaker whose collaborations included The New York Times, National Geographic, Al Jazeera, BBC, Financial Times, The Guardian, Irish Times, National Public Radio, The Washington Post, VICE, and others. She's based in Istanbul and is a native Turkish speaker.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• TV News Producer
• Reporter / Journalist
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Documentary DP
• Fixer
• Commercial DP
• Production Assistant
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Field Producer
• Production Coordinator / Crewing

Michael Downey is a director of photography, director, producer, journalist, photographer and filmmaker. His work has appeared on Channel 4 ITN, BBC Two, BBC Four, BBC World News, Vice, The New York Times, NBC, CNN, PBS, Rolling Stone, and other broadcast, streaming and online outlets.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Production Company
• Field Producer
• TV News Producer
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Documentary DP

A journalist with in-depth experience in digital and broadcast media. Expertise in rapid guest sourcing, segment producing and interviews. Maintains a strong background in reporting on breaking news, politics and social issues.

• TV News Producer

I born in Azerbaijan Grow up in Turkey and UK I got my education in English on Politics and International relations I have my master thesis on petrol and energy I am working as a journalist I am also a painter and i have my own art studio Travel is my must

• TV News Producer
• Executive Producer
• Field Producer
• Reporter / Journalist
• On-Camera Talent
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Audio Storyteller

Ensar Tekin, born in 1980, Turkey, studied journalism, before turning to a profession in journalism. From 2001-2003 he worked as a Reporter and cameraman assistant in AP (Associated Press) and TRT İstanbul. From 2005 to 2007 he worked as a correspondent and occasionally as a photographer in Bursa,he focused solely on photography and articles, working on Police and courthouse cases. From 2007 to 2009 he worked in IHA Operation News Desk, He traveled to many countries of the world to provide live broadcast&SNG services to different clients (İnternational media and Organizations). November 2008 he was assigned as a correspondent in Israel. Ensar Tekin,then spent couple of months in Palestine territories with the struggling to analyse as a backdrop the situation of that lawless nation and bring together all of his experiences during his numerous trips there. From 2009 to 2012 Ensar Tekin was based in East Africa and produced various photo and video essays including one exploring culture in Ethiopia and another which examined extremist poverty in the country. He then moved to Somalia where he spent time photographing indigenous communities and small groups in the african region, combining photo assignments and video for different clients (Media and International Organizations). Currently he is based in İstanbul, Turkey, combining photo assignments and video for different clients (Media and International Organizations).

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Reporter / Journalist
• Fixer
• Field Producer
• TV News Producer
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Event Photographer
• Landscape Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Audio Storyteller
• Commercial DP
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Production Assistant
• Corporate Videographer
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Senior Editor

A journalist focused on exclusive interviews and documentaries. Esra Öztürk is a seasoned journalist renowned for her expertise in international relations and current affairs, with a particular emphasis on the Turkish foreign policy from regional affairs to defense industry. She holds a degree in English Language and Humanities and has honed her broadcast journalism skills at the New York Film Academy. Öztürk has furthered her academic pursuits as a Ph.D. in Journalism at the University of Istanbul. Her work is distinguished by exclusive interviews and in-depth reporting, which she has produced for both local and international media outlets. With a robust network of Turkish and international officials, Öztürk has become a in-request figure in journalism, known for her non-biased and objective reporting. She has made appearances on various international channels, including Al Jazeera Arabic, Serbian State TV SRT, Iran International TV, Afghanistan International TV, Press TV, and RT (formerly Russia Today), several TV channels in Azerbaijan serving as a presenter, reporter, and commentator. Her versatility in the field is evident through her contributions to breaking news coverage and her role in taking a considerable part in establishing the YouTube channel for Haberler.com, one of Türkiye's leading digital news platforms. Öztürk's journalism is characterized by a nuanced understanding of the geopolitical landscape, particularly the challenges and aspirations of MENA. She has also explored the legal and security aspects of foreign land sales in the TRNC, contributing to the discourse on media diplomacy and international relations. She was one of the unbiased media persons who give voice to excluded politicians during Presidential Elections in Turkey in 2023. Öztürk's comprehensive skill set includes content writing, live reporting, research, filming, documentaries, and photography, making her a valuable asset to the field of journalism.

• Reporter / Journalist
• Fixer
• Translator
• Field Producer
• Transcriber
• Content Strategist
• TV News Producer

As an individual with a strong background in the field of Sociology and a diverse skill set, I firmly believe that my unique expertise would make a valuable contribution to delivering high-quality and culturally enriching content to audiences across Turkiye and beyond. I have honed a wide range of skills that align perfectly with the demands of the role of the “Producer.” I possess exceptional research and analytical skills, enabling me to identify emerging social trends and topics that resonate with diverse audiences., I have demonstrated an ability to analyze social and individual behaviors and attitudes from macro-level analyses, such as power structures, state relations, and global finance, to micro-level investigations, encompassing everyday practices of human life, tastes, and preferences. These skills allow me to engage with diverse perspectives and create content that resonates with a wide range of viewers.

• TV News Producer
• Graphic Designer
• Social Media Producer
• Copy Editor
• Video Editor - News