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Find a freelance journalist in Istanbul
Paydesk has 116 journalists in Istanbul. Our journalists can do broadcast reports, as well as printed media and photography.
Our top journalists in Istanbul are Burak Utucu and Burcu Başaran.
Use our journalist directory to find a member to work for you.
Journalists in Istanbul
Burak Utucu is a journalist based in İstanbul, Turkey. He studied Radio & Television at İzmir University of Economics between 2013 - 2015. Then, he got Anadolu University Journalism department in 2015. He worked as a video editor intern at Hurriyet Newspaper during 2015 winter and summer. He Read more
English
Video Package (Web / Broadcast)
Interview (Video / Broadcast)
Documentaries
Business
Finance
Politics
Burcu Başaran is a journalist based in İstanbul, Türkiye. With nearly 5 years of experience in various fields of media sector, I currently continue my career as the editor of Daily Sabah Opinion. I am also a freelance and published author.
English
Turkish
News Gathering
Feature Stories
Content Writing
Politics
Current Affairs
Arts & Books
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
I'm Mohammad, based in Turkey with extensive experience in media since 2012. Collaborated with humanitarian organizations, Arab and foreign media agencies in roles like DoP, Video Editor and Video Producer.
Arabic
English
Turkish
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Natural Disasters
Hi, I am Ramazan Dengiz. I am a journalist living in Istanbul. I closely follow and report current events, political developments and international news. I enjoy reporting world news to Turkey and events in Turkey to the world.
English
Turkish
Interview (Video / Broadcast)
Content Writing
Investigative Journalism
Politics
Current Affairs
Investigative Reporting
An experienced journalist and editor working over 10 years with strong news judgement reporting on a full range of issues for an international audience. I started my career in journalism as a foreign news reporter and later acquired editorial skills in book editing, copywriting and producing Read more
English
French
Interview (Video / Broadcast)
Documentaries
News Gathering
Politics
Current Affairs
Research
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
Çağla Üren Öncan is a journalist based in İstanbul, Turkey. Born in 1994 in Bakırköy. Graduated from Boğaziçi University in 2018. After writing for various culture and arts websites during her university years, she translated popular science books. After that, she entered the media sector and Read more
Turkish
Content Writing
Science & Environment
Koray Palaz is a renowned football coach and pundit based in Istanbul, Turkey. With a deep passion for the sport and a wealth of knowledge, he has established himself as a prominent figure in the football community. I have contributed my expertise as a pundit for leading sports networks such as Read more
English
Turkish
Interview (Video / Broadcast)
Sports
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
Business
Finance
Politics
I am an Istanbul-based journalist with over 8 years of experience in reporting. My work primarily focuses on politics, the Middle East, and Turkish foreign policy.
English
Journalism
Politics
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
Politics
Current Affairs
Science & Environment
I am a licensed drone pilot in Istanbul. I speak Russian, English and Turkish. Turkish is my native language and I speak all of the languages fluently. I have been flying drones for more than 5 years. I have made some documentary films myself. I am ready to co-operate with you. Inspire 3, Mavic 3 Read more
English
Russian
Turkish
Drone Footage
Science & Environment
Entertainment & Celebrity
Sports
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
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Interview (Video / Broadcast)
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Politics
Current Affairs
Arts & Books
Ece Sevim Öztürk is a journalist based in Istanbul, Turkey.
Turkish
Interview (Video / Broadcast)
Fact Checking
Politics
Fact Checking
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
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Audio package (Radio / Podcast)
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Business
Finance
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Jacob Wirtschafter is a seasoned journalist based in Istanbul, Türkiye, with extensive experience reporting on various aspects of the Middle East, from cultural history and economic developments to political turmoil and conflict. His work has delved into the rapid cultural and social transformation Read more
English
Interview (Video / Broadcast)
Feature Stories
Corporate Content
Business
Politics
Current Affairs
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
Business
Natural Disasters
Sports
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
Politics
Current Affairs
Technology
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