Operations, Communications, and Content Specialist with experience in music journalism, digital audience engagement, and institutional administration. Leads editorial and operational workflows, manages multi-stakeholder communications, and supports business growth through research-backed strategies. Specialized in newsletter production, micro-review editorial formats, and digital asset creation using Canva and Google Workspace. Handles complex data integrity tasks in enterprise systems (SAP) and leads remote support operations with KPI/SLA focus while coordinating international contributors.

Karya Ayyildiz

Operations, Communications, and Content Specialist with experience in music journalism, digital audience engagement, and institutional administration. Leads editorial and operational workflows, manages multi-stakeholder communications, and supports business growth through research-backed strategies. Specialized in newsletter production, micro-review editorial formats, and digital asset creation using Canva and Google Workspace. Handles complex data integrity tasks in enterprise systems (SAP) and leads remote support operations with KPI/SLA focus while coordinating international contributors.

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Operations, Communications, and Content Specialist with experience in music journalism, digital audience engagement, and institutional administration. Leads editorial and operational workflows, manages multi-stakeholder communications, and supports business growth through research-backed strategies.

Specialized in newsletter production, micro-review editorial formats, and digital asset creation using Canva and Google Workspace. Handles complex data integrity tasks in enterprise systems (SAP) and leads remote support operations with KPI/SLA focus while coordinating international contributors.

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Language

English
Fluent
Turkish
Fluent
French
Beginner
Georgian
Beginner

Work Experience

Co Editor-in-Chief / Senior Editor / Music Writer (multiple titles) at The SHEER Magazine
May 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026
Leads editorial operations and publication growth strategy through competitive benchmarking and audience retention research. Oversees publishing workflows, curates short BITE-SIZED micro-reviews, and coordinates The SHEER Weekly newsletter covering music news and obscure genres. Creates and aligns social media and release graphics using Canva. Manages end-to-end e-newsletter production, directs event operational flows, and coordinates international contributor workstreams across remote teams.
Graduate Student Assisting Specialist, School of Graduate Studies at Kadir Has University
January 1, 2025 - Present
Acts as the primary administrative liaison for graduate students, faculty members, and university leadership. Handles complex operational inquiries, executes end-to-end student affairs operations, and drafts formal academic announcements. Maintains strict data accuracy by managing institutional student records and process tracking in SAP and related digital archives.
Founder & Music Writer at muzikolog
November 1, 2022 - Present
Runs an independent music archive/passion project, publishing long-form music criticism, scene deep-dives, and cultural commentary. Leads editorial curation and content publishing for ongoing archive development.
Remote Client Operations Team Lead & Support Specialist at Ascensos
November 1, 2020 - July 31, 2024
Supervises support specialists, tracks KPIs and SLA compliance, and optimizes operational efficiency. Manages complex ticket escalations and analyzes operational workflows to improve client satisfaction. Maintains internal documentation and supports continuous improvement in service delivery for a UK-based client environment.

Education

Master of Arts (MA) in Media and Communication Systems at İstanbul Bilgi University
September 1, 2026 - July 25, 2026
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Translation and Interpreting Studies at İstanbul University
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services