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Paydesk has 111 journalists in Istanbul. Our journalists can do broadcast reports, as well as printed media and photography.
Our top journalists in Istanbul are mohammad bashir aldaher and Ber Bas.
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Journalists in Istanbul
I'm Mohammad, and I currently reside in Turkey. Since 2012, I have been actively working in the field of media. I have had the opportunity to work with a multitude of humanitarian organizations, and foreign media agencies. Throughout my journey, I have held diverse positions, such as a Media Read more
Arabic
English
Turkish
Video Package (Web / Broadcast)
Interview (Video / Broadcast)
Documentaries
Business
Breaking News
Social
I have been reporting from Turkey for 25 years for TV, radio and print. I can compile radio and TV packages ready for broadcast. I am experienced at live reporting for radio and to camera. I work for a variety outlets including BBC Sky News, Deutsche Welle, CBC and VOA.
English
Feature Stories
Content Writing
Corporate Content
Fact Checking
Frankie Vetch is a freelance reporter, writer and investigative journalist based in Istanbul. His work has focused on politics, culture and human rights in Turkey. He was previously a staff reporter at Coda Story and has written for the Times and Prospect magazine amongst others. He is available Read more
English
Interview (Video / Broadcast)
News Gathering
Feature Stories
Travel
War Reporter
Natural Disasters
Arzu Efeoğlu is a journalist, producer, and fixer based in İstanbul, Turkey. I have 10 years of experience in the media industry. I have worked as an editor, reporter, booking coordinator, producer, and fixer in national and international media outlets. I mostly work on news, documentaries, and TV Read more
English
Persian (Farsi)
Turkish
Audio package (Radio / Podcast)
Interview (Video / Broadcast)
Vox Pop
Natural Disasters
Travel
Current Affairs
Correspondent and video journalist based in Istanbul. I have been working as a writer and broadcast journalist for over 15 years with some of the world’s leading media organisations, delivering creative, high quality audio, video and digital storytelling to diverse audiences across the globe. A Read more
English
Video Package (Web / Broadcast)
Audio package (Radio / Podcast)
Interview (Video / Broadcast)
Food & Drink
Media Training
Training
Photojournalist, and occasional writer and videographer, focusing on the consequences of social, political and military actions worldwide, with a key focus on individual identity. Available for editorial and corporate assignments worldwide. Based in Istanbul, Turkey but traveling often. Read more
Arabic
German
English
Video Package (Web / Broadcast)
Interview (Video / Broadcast)
Documentaries
Natural Disasters
Entertainment & Celebrity
Cultural
Ahmed Deeb, is an award-winning filmmaker and photographer based in Istanbul. He has over a decade of experience in filming, directing, editing, and photography. He was the cinematographer on an Emmy award nominated film in 2016 and won the first prize in the UN Correspondents Association (UNCA) in Read more
Arabic
English
Video Package (Web / Broadcast)
Interview (Video / Broadcast)
Vox Pop
Media Training
Business
Breaking News
Borzou Daragahi is a longtime foreign correspondent now working full-time for The Independent. He covers Turkey, Iran, Iraq, Syria, Egypt, Libya, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia and the Arabian Peninsula as well as the Balkans and global issues such as public health, international crime and security Read more
English
Audio package (Radio / Podcast)
Interview (Video / Broadcast)
Feature Stories
War Reporter
Fact Checking
I am a journalist based in Istanbul, Turkey. Special reports, fact-based analyses and interviews are my strong suits. I can deliver on time, and I’m an upapologetic perfectionist. Journalism is the job I love and live to do.
English
Journalism
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 Read more
English
Turkish
Audio package (Radio / Podcast)
Interview (Video / Broadcast)
Vox Pop
Current Affairs
Investigative Reporting
Fact Checking
Ekin Calisir is an independent journalist and filmmaker based in Izmir, Turkey. She Istanbul in Al Jazeera and NTV, made current affairs programmes and documentaries for media outlets such as The Guardian, TRT. Producer of award winning feature length documentary film Mr Gay Syria about Syrian LGBT Read more
English
Spanish
French
Video Package (Web / Broadcast)
Audio package (Radio / Podcast)
Interview (Video / Broadcast)
Social
Fact Checking
Current Affairs
Bekir Sıtkı Şirin is a journalist based in İstanbul, Turkey. I worked at MuslimPort, Milli Gazete Internet Service, Milli Gazete News Center and Haber 7. In addition to many other fields, I produce content especially related to Islamic geography. In this context, I prepare news, interviews Read more
English
Turkish
Content Writing
Research
Investigative Journalism
Politics
Research
Current Affairs
Maya Burnand is a journalist based in İstanbul, Turkey. She has experience in different design disciplines and has worked with marginalised people across the world. She works to build relationships with individuals who's voices are often overlooked and share their stories visually.
English
Research
Photography
Journalism
Natural Disasters
Climate Change
Science & Environment
Ece Sevim Öztürk is a journalist based in Istanbul, Turkey.
Turkish
Interview (Video / Broadcast)
Fact Checking
Fact Checking
Politics
Buse Keskin is a Culture & Arts editor based in İstanbul, Türkiye. Her unwavering passion for culture and arts actually contributes to her great enjoyment of her work. She holds a Bachelor's degree in American Culture and Literature and a Master's degree in International Relations departments. Read more
English
Turkish
Feature Stories
Content Writing
Interview (Print / Radio / Podcast)
Arts & Books
Film & Theatre
Travel
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. Read more
English
Documentaries
Fact Checking
Fact Checking
I am an American multimedia journalist based in Afghanistan and have contributed to Foreign Policy, CBS - Radio, CBC, The Guardian, The National, Al Jazeera, NPR, La Repubblica, VOX Media (Eater + Racked), and other publications. I have also created content for UNESCO and UH-Habitat CUNY Read more
English
Spanish
Video Package (Web / Broadcast)
Interview (Video / Broadcast)
News Gathering
Politics
War Reporter
Media Training
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