Hi, I’m Işıl. I started Oida Austria, now Austria’s biggest English-speaking media platform. Since September 2024, I’ve grown our community to 130K+ followers and 10M+ monthly views, turning it into a trusted space for locals and internationals. I’ve spent over 4 years in social media and content strategy, helping brands tell their stories and grow online. You can learn more about my work at isilocal.com

Işıl Öçal

Hi, I’m Işıl. I started Oida Austria, now Austria’s biggest English-speaking media platform. Since September 2024, I’ve grown our community to 130K+ followers and 10M+ monthly views, turning it into a trusted space for locals and internationals. I’ve spent over 4 years in social media and content strategy, helping brands tell their stories and grow online. You can learn more about my work at isilocal.com

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Hi, I’m Işıl.

I started Oida Austria, now Austria’s biggest English-speaking media platform. Since September 2024, I’ve grown our community to 130K+ followers and 10M+ monthly views, turning it into a trusted space for locals and internationals.

I’ve spent over 4 years in social media and content strategy, helping brands tell their stories and grow online.

You can learn more about my work at isilocal.com

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Founder & Content and Community Manager at Isilocal (Austria’s largest English-speaking online media)
September 2, 2024 - October 31, 2025
Founded and leads Austria's largest English-speaking online media. Built and implemented the brand’s digital marketing and content strategy across all social media; created engaging content and designed creative assets for paid campaigns in collaboration with design, content and legal teams; led wholesale and influencer partnerships with global retailers; directed seasonal campaigns from concept to final visuals and ensured consistent brand storytelling across all digital channels.
Content Marketing Manager / Social Media Strategist at MyGuava – FinTech (Finance App), London
December 31, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Led content and digital marketing initiatives for a fintech app; executed SEO and social media campaigns; produced engaging content and collaborated with design and product teams to grow audience and brand presence.
Founder & Content and Community Manager at ISILOCAL
September 1, 2024 - October 31, 2025
Founded and leads Austria's largest English-speaking online media, ISILOCAL, with 130K+ followers across social platforms and 10M+ monthly reach on Instagram. Creates engaging content and innovative campaigns in collaboration with design, content, and legal teams, managing seasonal campaigns and partnerships to align with campaign goals and expanding brand visibility through strategic collaborations with retailers and media partners.

Education

Master's degree in Content Strategy (Part-time, Online) at FH Joanneum, Graz
November 30, 0002 - October 31, 2025

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in English Language & Literature
January 11, 2030 - October 31, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education