Göksenin GÖKSEL

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I am Göksenin GÖKSEL, a senior audio producer, sound designer, voiceover artist/director, and university lecturer based in Istanbul, Türkiye.

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I am Göksenin GÖKSEL, a senior audio producer, sound designer, voiceover artist/director, and university lecturer based in Istanbul, Türkiye. Over 30 years I have built a career spanning radio storytelling, audio documentaries, multilingual audio guides, podcast development, and creative audio pedagogy. I founded CETUS Sound Design Studios and YODIVIKI, Türkiye’s first dedicated audio content platform, and created initiatives with international reach. I combine hands-on production with entrepreneurial leadership to craft engaging audio experiences across borders.

In academia, I design and teach advanced courses at Kadir Has University, shaping the next generation of audio producers and podcasters. My work spans from museum audio guides for major institutions to cross-border radio collaborations, and I develop methodologies that bridge classroom learning with industry practice. I am passionate about audio storytelling, sound design, and mentoring professionals through complex multilingual productions.

  • Joined June 2026

Languages

  • TurkishFluent
  • EnglishFluent
  • Spanish; CastilianBeginner

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Professional Services

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Projects · 5

Produced for TheLifeCo, one of the world’s leading and most regarded Wellness & Longevity Retreat brands, with centers across Türkiye, Thailand, the Caribbean, and Egypt.

Directed the concept development, content strategy, production, and cross-functional coordination of the company’s flagship podcast series, distributed through all major podcast platforms and designed to extend the brand’s expertise in wellness, longevity, and holistic health to a global digital audience.

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“Welltogether” - International Podcast Series [2023-2025]
  • Content Creator
  • Creative Producer
  • Production Manager

Commissioned by Denizkültür and completed over four years of full-time production. Selected 200 short stories from Turkish literature (1900–1985) voiced by 85 distinguished actors/actresses, each with original musical compositions and bespoke sound design recreating the stories’ atmospheres. Released as a 42-CD collector’s edition box set. Hailed by Türkiye’s foremost literary critics as “extraordinary.” Following free digital release on Spotify and YouTube in 2020, the project reached 500,000+ streams in its first 3 months. Full catalog remains freely accessible on Spotify, YouTube, and the project’s dedicated website.

“Öyküler Sesleniyor (Audio Short Stories)” — World's First Audio Short Story Anthology [2006–2010]
  • Creative Director
  • Executive Producer
  • Lead Sound Engineer
  • +2

Produced for international FMCG giant Unilever (for the Yumoş brand) — the world’s first pregnancy guide in audio format. Using a radio documentary structure with real mothers and medical professionals, the project pioneered “audio wellness” content, a full decade before the genre’s mainstream emergence. Generated significant media coverage and audience engagement upon release at the time.

Audio Guide For Pregnancy [2013-2014]
  • Content Creator
  • Content Producer
  • Creative Producer
  • +1

A 325-episode radio series based on selected short stories, voiced for radio. A pioneering effort in the literary audio storytelling format — essentially the precursor to the narrative podcast — two decades before the medium existed. A permanent cast of 15 actors and actresses, more than 250 international writers, and 75 hours of recorded audio literature. Broadcast across four countries in Turkish (Türkiye, Germany, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Australia). The project became a “cult brand” in Turkish literary and radio culture, paving the way for Denizkültür’s “Öyküler Sesleniyor” project.

Amma Hikaye! (What a Story!) — Radio Series for Audio Short Stories [1995–1997 | 2000–2003]
  • Art Director
  • Casting Director
  • Content Creator
  • +1

Produced for Radio Light, the Turkish re-broadcaster of a U.S.-based foundation radio network. Directed the Turkish adaptation and production of a 290-episode radio drama series, overseeing script localization, casting, dubbing direction, and production workflow. Launched as the organization’s first international project outside the United States, the series marked a significant milestone in the network’s global expansion.

“Testimony” - Radio Drama Series [2011-2016]
  • Creative Director
  • Podcast Producer

Work experience· 10 roles

Industry (Adjunct) Lecturer · Kadir Has University, Department of Radio, TV & CinemaSep 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 3 mos

Designed and currently delivering two advanced audio production courses (see Teaching & Curriculum Design section) Developed original and proprietary “methodologies” for both lectures to equip students with the theoretical, technical, practical, and creative aspects of the audio production universe. Leading students to produce pro-level, end-to-end audio productions in various formats and genres for their projects throughout the semester.

Founder · YODIVIKI | Audio Content PlatformJan 2015 – Mar 2026 · 11 yrs 3 mos

Conceived and launched Yodiviki as a startup— Türkiye's first dedicated audio content platform — establishing a new category in Turkish digital media. Curated, produced, and distributed original audio storytelling content across the platform. Integrated YODIVIKI as an industry partner in the Kadir Has University audio production curriculum, creating live bridges between classroom learning and industry practice. Platform operations concluded in 2026 following 10 years of pioneering the audio content space in Türkiye

Founder & Creative Director · CETUS Sound Design StudiosJan 2006 – Mar 2026 · 20 yrs 3 mos

Founded and led Türkiye's foremost independent audio production studio, specializing in multilingual audio guide projects, creative sound design projects, and branded audio content. Designed and produced multilingual audio guide contents for 40+ museums across Türkiye — including Göbeklitepe — serving millions of visitors annually in 10+ languages (English, German, Russian, French, and more) Delivered audio production and sound design projects for international organizations, including UNDP Türkiye, ILO Türkiye, and the Council of Europe. Produced audio content for 30+ national and global corporate clients, including Metro, Türk Telekom, Ericsson, Philips, Unilever, Carrefour, Sabancı Group, Bosch, Tofaş, Doğuş Group, and more. Led end-to-end creative workflow from concept development and scriptwriting through recording, sound design, pre/post-production, and final delivery. Successfully concluded 15 years of operations in 2026 to pursue senior leadership and creative direction opportunities in international audio production.

Founder & Publisher · REC — Recording Culture MagazineJan 2005 – Jan 2006 · 1 yr 1 mo
Brands Director (Magazines) · HT PublishingJan 2003 – Jan 2006 · 3 yrs 1 mo
Specialist Editor for Audio · Multiple PublicationsJan 2000 – Jan 2007 · 7 yrs 1 mo
Voiceover Artist · Discovery Channel & FreelancerJan 1998 – Present · 28 yrs 11 mos
Production Assistant / Assistant Director · TRT (Turkish State Radio-TV)Jan 1996 – Jan 2000 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Education

Master of Arts · Marmara University, Faculty of Communication1998 – 2001
Bachelor of Arts · Marmara University, Faculty of Communication1992 – 1997

Certifications and awards

Professional Coaching (Assessment & Certification Phase)2025 – 2026

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