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ApostoColumnist / Contributing Writer
Jan. 2025 - Jan. 2026* Crafted opinion pieces on fashion, cinema, music, and contemporary culture. * Produced agenda-setting essays that generated talking points on the brand's digital outlets.
Marie ClaireContributing Features Writer / Editor & Interviewer
Feb. 2022 - Feb. 2025* Crafted feature essays, cover-aligned stories, and cultural commentary across digital and print platforms.
* Produced cover interviews and long-form editorial features.
* Clients include publications such as Marie Claire Turkey, Harper's Bazaar Turkey, Gazete Oksijen and Vogue Man.
VISUALHOUSEFreelance Copywriter
Sep. 2020New York, New York, United States
VISUALHOUSEEditorial Copywriter & Brand Storytelling (WeWork)
Mar. 2020 - Mar. 2021New York, NY* Conceived editorial content for the brochures of the WeWork’s locations across the United States.
* Translated architecture and design into clear, narrative-driven content that strengthened brand voice.
Hospitality Design | HD Expo + ConferenceDigital Marketing and Social Media Editor
Apr. 2019 - Mar. 2020Greater New York City AreaDesigned digital content strategy to increase channel growth. Collaborated with the executive director to lead content in line with marketing strategies. Managed content strategy for HDMag's daily online news run. Run HDMag's Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and Linkedin accounts. Developed and executing paid/sponsored Instagram takeovers with some of the top brands in the hospitality industry. Managed SEO copies for HDMag's features on its landing page, in addition to the supplemental sites, including HD Elevate, HD Awards, HD NextGen, HD Platinum Circle. Conceptualized and implemented HD's social media strategy for Instagram, Twitter, Linkedin, Pinterest, and Facebook accounts. Curated and conceived HDMag's newest blog, Five on Friday, which features five of the most-talked-about design news of the week.
Hospitality DesignDigital Marketing Editor
Apr. 2019 - Mar. 2020New York City Metropolitan Area* Produced daily editorial content on architecture, hospitality, and design.
* Managed the editorial calendar and coordinated publishing across Pinterest, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
* Analyzed SEO performance and optimized content accordingly.
* Launched and wrote the weekly column "Five on Friday."
* Produced editorial content for the magazine’s annual events, including coverage, promotional, and supporting materials.
* Developed and conceived Instagram content for paid partnerships and sponsored posts.
Prospect NYDigital Content and Social Media Content Manager (Project-Based)
Oct. 2018 - Mar. 2019Greater New York City Area
Prospect NYContent Manager
Oct. 2018 - Mar. 2019New York City Metropolitan Area* This was a contract role overseeing editorial content across lifestyle, art, and product-focused platforms.
* Edited and refined website copy, ensuring clarity, consistency, and alignment with brand voice.
* Managed content across digital channels, including Instagram, maintaining a cohesive tone and narrative.
* Worked across product and editorial content, shaping how the brand was communicated across platforms.
Quoted Mag.Freelance Content Manager
Mar. 2018 - Jan. 2020New York, United States
Based IstanbulHead of Social Media and Marketing Content
Jan. 2016 - Dec. 2019Istanbul, Turkey
ISTANBUL'74 ARTS AND CULTURE PLATFORMDigital Content Director
Jan. 2014 - Dec. 2017Istanbul, Turkey
Cosmopolitan TürkiyeContributing Editor (Culture & Relationships)
Jan. 2014 - Jan. 2017* Contributed to Cosmopolitan Turkey over three years, writing opinion pieces and celebrity interviews that engaged with relationships, friendships, and contemporary lifestyle. * Focused on gender dynamics and evolving lifestyle trends, creating culturally attuned pieces that generated conversation.
Harper's BazaarContributing Features/Fashion Editor and Interviewer
Jan. 2013 - Jan. 2019Istanbul, Turkey
Maison FrancaiseInterior Design and Lifestyle Features Writer/Columnist
Jan. 2013 - Dec. 2017
Hearst Magazines- CosmopolitanEditorial Content Director / Lifestyle Editor
Jan. 2013 - Dec. 2016
Harper's BazaarContributing Editor / Features Writer & Interviewer
Jan. 2013 - Jan. 2023Istanbul, Türkiye* Worked as a regular contributor to Harper’s Bazaar Turkey for over a decade, delivering long-form features, cover interviews, and editorial pieces across print and digital. * Conducted cover interviews and developed profiles with internationally recognized figures across fashion, culture, and creative industries—approaching both individuals and Bazaar itself as brands with distinct narratives and positioning. * Worked across fashion, arts, and contemporary culture, with a focus on tone, structure, and cultural context. * Developed both editorial and advertorial features, translating brand identity, history, and positioning into narrative-led pieces. * Wrote anniversary and milestone features, at times operating as a brand copywriter—articulating Bazaar’s voice through long-form storytelling.
Maison FrançaiseContributing Lifestyle Editor & Columnist
Jan. 2013 - Jan. 2019* Worked as a regular contributing editor for the Turkey edition of the Paris-based publication, developing editorial content across design, interiors, architecture, and contemporary lifestyle. * Wrote and edited the monthly column “Parallel Universes,” examining the relationship between fashion, interior design, and architecture. * Developed long-form features focused on design culture and cross-disciplinary narratives.
* Adapted and translated content while preserving tone, nuance, and editorial integrity.
State Animal Shelters of IstanbulVolunteer Experience
Jan. 2012 - Dec. 2016Worked as a volunteer at different state animal shelters of Istanbul. By taking their pictures and making their stories heard; we have helped many stray dogs landing their new homes, as well as taking care of them as a foster mom for many years.
Vogue TurkeyFeatures Writer
Jan. 2010 - Jan. 2013* Worked at the intersection of editorial and brand, writing advertorial features and branded content for global clients including IWC Watches, M·A·C Cosmetics, and HSBC Banking, translating brand identity into narrative-led editorial and advertorial work. * Delivered long-form features and cover interviews across fashion, culture, and contemporary lifestyle, with a focus on social and cultural shifts. * Led exclusive interviews with internationally recognized designers including Giuseppe Zanotti, Anya Hindmarch, and Christian Louboutin, shaping in-depth, narrative-driven profiles.
* Contributed to recurring editorial formats such as It Girl, Talent of the Month, and Influencer of the Month, maintaining a consistent tone and editorial voice. * Covered a wide range of celebrity interviews and cultural figures, developing authored pieces that balanced access with a strong narrative perspective.
Harpers Bazaar TurkeyWriter/ Editor
Jan. 2003 - Dec. 2008Istanbul, Turkey
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