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.

Göksenin GÖKSEL

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.

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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.

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Language

Turkish
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Industry (Adjunct) Lecturer at Kadir Has University, Department of Radio, TV & Cinema
September 1, 2023 - Present
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 at YODIVIKI | Audio Content Platform
January 1, 2015 - March 1, 2026
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 at CETUS Sound Design Studios
January 1, 2006 - March 31, 2026
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 at REC — Recording Culture Magazine
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2006
Founded and published REC, a trade magazine dedicated to recording culture and professional audio production in Türkiye.
Brands Director (Magazines) at HT Publishing
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2006
Managed the brand portfolio and editorial direction of consumer technology magazine titles.
Specialist Editor for Audio at Multiple Publications
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2007
Specialist Editor for Broadcaster, Production Technologies, and Broadcaster Info — trade press covering the radio-TV broadcasting industry (2000–2002) Specialist Editor for Home Electronics and Home Technology — consumer audio-visual technology publications (2000–2007) Coverage areas: sound technologies, radio broadcasting, DAW software, audio production, and audio recording-production equipment
Voiceover Artist at Discovery Channel & Freelancer
January 1, 1998 - Present
Delivered professional voiceover performances for documentary programming on the Turkish edition of the Discovery Channel (1998-2000) Delivering professional voiceover performances as a freelancer for various types of content and productions, including advertisements, dubbing, promotional films, animations, etc. (2000-Present)
Production Assistant / Assistant Director at TRT (Turkish State Radio-TV)
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2000
Production Assistant and Assistant Director on Sonradan Görmeler, a TRT television drama series (1996) Production Assistant on Apron, an aviation program produced for Turkish Airlines / TRT-International (1998–2000) Co-Producer of the Aviation History documentary for TRT-International
Audio Producer & Director at Açık Radyo
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 2003
Member of the founding team of Açık Radyo, one of Türkiye's most culturally significant independent radio stations, broadcasting for more than 30 years. Created, produced, and directed Amma Hikaye! — a landmark literary radio series running for 5 years, 325 episodes, bringing short fiction stories by 250 international writers to audiences in Türkiye and internationally. Amma Hikaye! internationally broadcast on Radio MultiKulti (Berlin), Radio BM (Sarajevo), and CBS (Melbourne), establishing the series as a cross-border audio storytelling property. Produced the “Adem ile Havva” and the “Açık Hava” radio series.
Production Manager & Program Producer at Radyo Kulüp (later Radyo D)
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1995
Joined as Production Manager at the founding stage of Radyo Kulüp. Produced the Nuh'un Gemisi (Noah's Ark) program (1994-1995)

Education

Master of Arts at Marmara University, Faculty of Communication
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2001
Bachelor of Arts at Marmara University, Faculty of Communication
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1997

Qualifications

Professional Coaching (Assessment & Certification Phase)
January 1, 2025 - June 2, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services
    “Welltogether” - International Podcast Series [2023-2025]

    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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    “Öyküler Sesleniyor (Audio Short Stories)” — World's First Audio Short Story Anthology [2006–2010]

    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.

    Audio Guide For Pregnancy [2013-2014]

    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.

    Amma Hikaye! (What a Story!) — Radio Series for Audio Short Stories [1995–1997 | 2000–2003]

    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.

    “Testimony” - Radio Drama Series [2011-2016]

    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.