BERKANT GÜLTEKİN
Data & Discourse Master's student with Political Science background. Worked as a writer, editor and producer. Highly experienced in podcasts and new media. Skilled at simplifying complex concepts and presenting them in an engaging and accessible manner, with a history of working on award-winning projects.
Contact
Darmstadt, Hesse, DE
Skills
Skills
Communication Skills
Creative Writing
Content Editing
Podcasting
Analytical Skills
Work in a Team
Project Pitching
Marketing Ideation
Brand Strategy
Photography
Tools
Notion
Audacity
Python
Git
Docker
Operating Systems
MacOS
Linux
Windows
Languages
Turkish
English
German
Miscellaneous
Things that I enjoy in my personal life:
- Choir Singing
- Bass Guitar
- Photography
Professional Experience
Jul 2023 - Feb 2024
İstanbul, Türkiye
Misa Consultancy
Editor & Content Creator
Editor & Content Creator
- Supported the structuring of podcast episodes, seminars, and public talks.
- Arranged meetings, communicated with the business partners, and organized media appearances.
- Worked closely with Pınar Sabancı, a prominent figure in psychology and media, providing editorial support for various projects.
May 2021 - May 2023
İstanbul, Türkiye
Podbee Media
Editor-in-Chief & Producer
Editor-in-Chief & Producer
- Led the editorial work for the ‘Barış Özcan ile 111 Hz’ podcast, which won The Best Technology Podcast Award, creating engaging stories around science, technology, and art.
- Managed production and content for ‘Trend Topic’ and ‘Trend Ekonomi’ with journalist Ozan Gündoğdu. ‘Trend Topic’ explored political and social events in an analytical and engaging way, while ‘Trend Ekonomi’ simplified complex economic concepts for a wider audience.
- Developed and presented project proposals and marketing ideas to major brands, helping to align content strategies with their goals and audience needs.
- Helped establish Podbee Media as one of Turkey’s leading podcast networks, contributing to its growth as one of its first employees.
Education
Oct 2024 - present
TU Darmstadt, Germany
M.A. in Data and Discourse Studies
- Communication, discourse analysis, language as data.
- Comperative political discourse
- Critical discourse analysis
Sep 2013 - Aug 2020
Boğaziçi University, Turkey
B.A in Political Science and International Relations
- Political science, political theory, international relations, nationalism,
- Sociology, anthropology, power and inequality, social memory
- Affect theory and emotional analysis of texts
Projects
2021 - 2023
Science, Technology
A thought-provoking podcast exploring the intersection of science, technology, and philosophy. I contributed to content research and development, editorial planning, audience engagement strategies alongside one of Turkey’s most influential digital storytellers.
2021 - 2023
Politics, News
A weekly current affairs podcast with the journalist Ozan Gündoğdu analyzing Turkish and global political developments. I was responsible for research, and editorial coordination to ensure timely, accurate, and balanced discussions.
2023 - 2024
Psychology, Wellness
A psychology and mental wellness podcast addressing topics from cognitive science to everyday emotional wellbeing. Assisted in concept creation, content editing, and audience growth through platform-specific optimization.
Extra Curriculars
2015-2016 | Volunteer, Boğaziçi University Albert Long Hall Concerts
2018-2019 | Coordinator of Film School, Kent Enstitüleri (NGO)