I am an award-winning TV producer and director with nearly 25 years of experience in media, crisis management, and public relations. I have led prime-time travel, culture-arts, and documentary projects, as well as critical live broadcast operations at NTV for 18+ years across different periods. My work spans crisis operations from the field during the 1999 earthquake to public relations and launch events for major brands like Evyap (Evybaby, Evylady). My core strengths include content development, post-production, and large-scale corporate brand management. I thrive in fast-paced environments, collaborating with teams to deliver compelling storytelling and strategic communications. I am passionate about building resilient production workflows, mentoring teams, and delivering high-impact results.

ALİ KARA

I am an award-winning TV producer and director with nearly 25 years of experience in media, crisis management, and public relations. I have led prime-time travel, culture-arts, and documentary projects, as well as critical live broadcast operations at NTV for 18+ years across different periods. My work spans crisis operations from the field during the 1999 earthquake to public relations and launch events for major brands like Evyap (Evybaby, Evylady). My core strengths include content development, post-production, and large-scale corporate brand management. I thrive in fast-paced environments, collaborating with teams to deliver compelling storytelling and strategic communications. I am passionate about building resilient production workflows, mentoring teams, and delivering high-impact results.

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I am an award-winning TV producer and director with nearly 25 years of experience in media, crisis management, and public relations. I have led prime-time travel, culture-arts, and documentary projects, as well as critical live broadcast operations at NTV for 18+ years across different periods. My work spans crisis operations from the field during the 1999 earthquake to public relations and launch events for major brands like Evyap (Evybaby, Evylady). My core strengths include content development, post-production, and large-scale corporate brand management.

I thrive in fast-paced environments, collaborating with teams to deliver compelling storytelling and strategic communications. I am passionate about building resilient production workflows, mentoring teams, and delivering high-impact results.

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Language

Turkish
Fluent
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Visual Director at Flash Haber TV
January 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025
Created the channel's general visual identity from scratch, modernized on-screen aesthetics, and managed all creative processes for live broadcasts and flagship programs to elevate screen perception.
Producer at Alp Kırşan'la Bir Yolculuk Hikayesi
June 1, 2023 - July 31, 2024
Coordinated all production stages, field operations, team management, and content administration of the program, ensuring smooth execution and on-time delivery.
TV Program Producer / Director at Doğuş Media Group (NTV)
April 1, 2014 - June 30, 2023
Ayrıcalıklı Rotalar: Directed and managed production processes for high-budget travel programs; Culture & Arts: oversaw production, field operations, and post-production for renowned programs; Corporate & Promotional: produced promotional films and campaigns for brands and foundations.
News Editor / Expert Producer at NTV News Channel
October 1, 2005 - April 30, 2014
Managed writing, editing, and broadcasting processes for breaking news under high time pressure; controlled gallery operations during critical live broadcasts; produced archival documentary projects focusing on prominent Turkish political figures, notably former President Süleyman Demirel.
PR & Event Manager at Ideas For Sale (PR Agency)
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2005
Executed public relations strategies and press communications for Evyap's Evybaby and Evylady brands; planned, budgeted, and managed large-scale end-to-end events to support brand awareness and launches.
Producer at NMC Televizyonculuk / Dünya Yapım
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2003
Led field production, logistics, and production coordination for the program Dünya Gözüyle Anadolu.
Producer / Assistant Producer at NTV News Channel
November 1, 1999 - December 31, 2001
1999 Earthquake Field Production: coordinated field operations, logistics, and content production under disaster-zone conditions; provided production support to newsroom and programming departments.

Education

Bachelor's Degree at Marmara University, Faculty of Communication, Radio, TV and Cinema Department
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2003

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services