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ILGIN KARLIDAG

ILGIN KARLIDAG

Malmö

Summary

I'm a Turkish and Swedish national with a solid decade of experience as a text and video journalist covering Turkey and Scandinavia for major international broadcasters and news agencies. My expertise lies in delivering compelling narratives and insightful reporting that resonate on a global scale. My journey reflects a commitment to lifelong learning and a passion for storytelling that captivates and informs audiences worldwide.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Copy editor/reporter

Freelance
05.2022 - Current
  • Writing and reporting about Swedish society. Bylines in the BBC, BBC Turkish and Monocle Radio:

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-66310285

https://www.bbc.com/turkce/haberler-dunya-61979018

https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/2941/

  • Carried out meticulous editing, rigorous fact-checking, and efficient publishing of BBC Monitoring's media summaries
  • Wrote insightful reports on Sweden's NATO membership journey, electoral dynamics, legal framework, and societal issues

Digital journalist

BBC Monitoring
10.2018 - 04.2022
  • Wrote compelling reports, breaking news, features, and analytical stories on politics, society, economy, and climate change within the Turkish context
  • Ensured accuracy and credibility through meticulous sub-editing and fact-checking of alerts and reports, alongside vigilant monitoring of online and social media content
  • Produced engaging video content, handling all stages from shooting to editing, for the BBC's digital platforms
  • Analysed social media trends and traced the origins of viral content using advanced tools like Khoros (formerly Spredfast) and CrowdTangle

Nordic Correspondent

AFP News Agency
10.2016 - 10.2018
  • Wrote breaking news identification and composition, wrote in-depth reports and features, and proficiently edited copy from various Nordic bureaus
  • Skilled in translating alerts, features, and reports from French to English, ensuring seamless bilingual communication
  • Demonstrated multimedia expertise as a video journalist for AFPTV, adept in filming and editing with Final Cut Pro X

Education

Master of Arts/Science - Secondary Education School Years 7-9 First Subject English - LP79A

Högskolan Dalarna
01.2026

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism & Media Studies

San Diego State University
01.2013

Skills

  • Video editing with Final Cut Pro X
  • Audio editing with Audacity
  • Social media management (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, CrowdTangle, Spredfast)
  • Filming with Canon EOS Rebel T5
  • Coordination, planning, communication
  • Strong understanding of the BBC's values and impartiality
  • Translation from Nordic languages into English
  • Ability to work efficiently under time pressure

Languages

Turkish, Swedish, English (native level)
Native language

Contacts

+46764213236, ilginkarlidag@gmail.com, 2A Bildesgatan, Malmö, Skåne, 21157, Sweden

Timeline

Copy editor/reporter

Freelance
05.2022 - Current

Digital journalist

BBC Monitoring
10.2018 - 04.2022

Nordic Correspondent

AFP News Agency
10.2016 - 10.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism & Media Studies

San Diego State University

Master of Arts/Science - Secondary Education School Years 7-9 First Subject English - LP79A

Högskolan Dalarna
ILGIN KARLIDAG