Experience

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  Demirören Medya

  • Editor in Chief at Mashable and IGN Turkey

    • Sep 2022 - Present

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  Hürriyet

  • Head of Plus Content

    • Jan 2021 - Feb 2024

    Plus content: Slower journalism in a fast paced/breaking news environment.

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  Sözcü Gazetesi

  • Istanbul, Turkey

  • Head of Sözcü Skor (Sports)

    • May 2017 - Jan 2021
    • Istanbul, Turkey

    Skor is the digital sports section of Sözcü.

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  Alternatif Yaşam Derneği (AYDER)

  • Istanbul, Turkey

  • Project Consultant

    • Apr 2017 - Sep 2017
    • Istanbul, Turkey

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  Kadir Has University

  • Istanbul, Turkey

  • Guest Lecturer

    • Feb 2015 - May 2017
    • Istanbul, Turkey

    Courses (2017): New Media BroadcastingNew Media ManagementDigital Content Management

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  Hürriyet

  • Türkiye
  • Media Production
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Tech Columnist

    • Apr 2014 - May 2017

    I was writing for Hürriyet weekend edition under the alias Patrick Özdemiroglu.

  • Head of Video

    • Mar 2014 - Apr 2016

    I was responsible for every video operation at Hürriyet, including business development deals, video production and distribution, content acquisition, profit & loss management, and infrastructure decisions.

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  GQ Turkiye

  • Istanbul, Turkey

  • Tech Columnist

    • May 2013 - Apr 2014
    • Istanbul, Turkey

    Under the alias Patrick Özdemiroğlu.

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  Magnet Digital

  • Türkiye
  • Technology, Information and Internet
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Product Manager (UZMANTV)

    • Sep 2013 - Mar 2014

    UZMANTV is the top how-to site in Turkey and a strong showcase for video entrepreneurs. I was responsible for all digital products and projects. Was in charge of:- Development process of mobile apps (iPhone, iPad, and Android)- Redesigning and redeveloping process for both mobile and web interface- SEO developments- Social media operations- Partnership deals- Video production

  • Business and Content Development Manager (UZMANTV)

    • Jul 2012 - Sep 2013

    UZMANTV is the top how-to site in Turkey and a strong showcase for video entrepreneurs. I was responsible for all digital products and projects. Was in charge of:- Development process of mobile apps (iPhone, iPad, and Android)- Redesigning and redeveloping process for both mobile and web interface- SEO developments- Social media operations- Partnership deals- Video production

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  Milliyet

  • Istanbul, Turkey

  • Tech Columnist

    • Sep 2012 - Mar 2014
    • Istanbul, Turkey

    Milliyet is one of the biggest and well-known newspapers in Turkey. I wrote in the business section for the print edition.

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  krampon.net

  • Istanbul, Turkey

  • Co-Founder and Editor in Chief

    • Aug 2010 - Dec 2012
    • Istanbul, Turkey

    Krampon.net was a satire football news portal. It was a strong competitor of Turkish satire site (similar to Onion) Zaytung at the time. Was in charge of:- All editorial operations - Copywriting- Moderating

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  teknogaste.com

  • Istanbul, Turkey

  • Editor in Chief

    • Jun 2011 - Jul 2012
    • Istanbul, Turkey

    Teknogaste was a tech news site sponsored by Nokia, Avea, and Ericsson. I was in charge of all editorial process.

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  Timsah.com

  • Istanbul, Turkey

  • Editor in Chief

    • Dec 2007 - May 2011
    • Istanbul, Turkey

    During my employment, (2008-2011) timsah.com started its journey with a few thousand unique visitors and in 2011 became one of the top 3 video sites in Turkey. I was in charge of: -All editorial operations- Business partnerships- Ad models

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  milliyet.com.tr

  • Türkiye
  • Media Production
  • 300 - 400 Employee

  • Deputy Editor in Chief

    • Jan 2000 - Dec 2007

    Worked at milliyet.com.tr as deputy editor in chief for 7 years.
 During this period, Milliyet.com.tr has concluded its digital transformation and became the top news site in Turkey.

  • Business Reporter

    • Jan 1999 - Jan 2000