Podcast producer and journalist with a decade of experience turning complex stories into compelling audio — across the UK, Turkey, and global platforms. I founded medyapod, where I've produced award-winning podcasts reaching 100K+ listeners, collaborated with Spotify as a hosting partner across two countries, and produced episodes featuring internationally acclaimed authors like Elif Shafak. I also initiated and organise Turkey's first podcast summit — now in its 4th edition. My background spans the full production lifecycle: from pitching and scripting to booking talent, managing studios, post-production, distribution, and analytics. I've worked with broadcasters, fintech brands (11:FS), NGOs, and independent creators — bringing the same editorial rigour and project management discipline to every format. Beyond podcasting, I've led EU-funded journalism projects, built editorial teams from scratch, and developed community storytelling initiatives with local governments and universities. What drives me is the intersection of journalistic rigour and creative storytelling — where a well-reported story meets a format that makes people actually want to listen. I'm driven by stories that matter, and the craft of making them heard.

Nida Dincturk

Podcast producer and journalist with a decade of experience turning complex stories into compelling audio — across the UK, Turkey, and global platforms. I founded medyapod, where I've produced award-winning podcasts reaching 100K+ listeners, collaborated with Spotify as a hosting partner across two countries, and produced episodes featuring internationally acclaimed authors like Elif Shafak. I also initiated and organise Turkey's first podcast summit — now in its 4th edition. My background spans the full production lifecycle: from pitching and scripting to booking talent, managing studios, post-production, distribution, and analytics. I've worked with broadcasters, fintech brands (11:FS), NGOs, and independent creators — bringing the same editorial rigour and project management discipline to every format. Beyond podcasting, I've led EU-funded journalism projects, built editorial teams from scratch, and developed community storytelling initiatives with local governments and universities. What drives me is the intersection of journalistic rigour and creative storytelling — where a well-reported story meets a format that makes people actually want to listen. I'm driven by stories that matter, and the craft of making them heard.

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Podcast producer and journalist with a decade of experience turning complex stories into compelling audio — across the UK, Turkey, and global platforms.

I founded medyapod, where I’ve produced award-winning podcasts reaching 100K+ listeners, collaborated with Spotify as a hosting partner across two countries, and produced episodes featuring internationally acclaimed authors like Elif Shafak. I also initiated and organise Turkey’s first podcast summit — now in its 4th edition.

My background spans the full production lifecycle: from pitching and scripting to booking talent, managing studios, post-production, distribution, and analytics. I’ve worked with broadcasters, fintech brands (11:FS), NGOs, and independent creators — bringing the same editorial rigour and project management discipline to every format.

Beyond podcasting, I’ve led EU-funded journalism projects, built editorial teams from scratch, and developed community storytelling initiatives with local governments and universities.

What drives me is the intersection of journalistic rigour and creative storytelling — where a well-reported story meets a format that makes people actually want to listen. I’m driven by stories that matter, and the craft of making them heard.

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Language

Turkish
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Podcast producer at 11:FS
March 5, 2026 - Present
Produce two weekly shows — Fintech Insider News and Fintech Insider Insights — managing the full production cycle from story research to distribution. • Monitor and pitch fintech news stories to the editorial team; write show notes tailored to each episode's format. • Source and book relevant guests, coordinating briefings and managing all follow-up communication. • Lead recordings end-to-end: aligning hosts, guests, and the production team, then overseeing post-production including episode uploads, graphic design briefs, and social media handoffs. • Drive collaborative content partnerships with major financial brands and fintechs
Communication Specialist at LEGO Group
September 1, 2024 - February 20, 2026
Supported communications and customer operations across EMEA, US, and Australian markets, managing cross-functional queries and ensuring consistent brand communication standards across regions.
Journalist at Turkish Global Society Magazine
March 1, 2024 - Present
Contributor to an independent quarterly magazine, producing features and reports on cultural and social topics.
Press and PR Officer (Temporary) at Centre for Turkish Studies & SME Labour
February 1, 2024 - October 22, 2025
Managed communications channels, events, and stakeholder engagement; coordinated with partners and sponsors; prepared content and ensured visibility for programs.
Founder Editor, Journalist (Remote) at Independent Contractors
February 1, 2023 - February 1, 2023
Collected, verified, and analyzed newsworthy information; assembled findings into stable narratives; edited and published remote journalism work.
Journalist at Gazete Duvar
November 1, 2021 - October 22, 2025
Covered culture, politics, and social issues; produced timely news reports and features for a Turkish online platform.
Writer at Teyit.org
May 1, 2021 - October 22, 2025
Independent story fact-checking platform; researched and wrote fact-checked pieces to uphold accuracy and transparency.
Journalist at News Lab Turkey
January 1, 2020 - October 22, 2025
Contributor on an independent journalism training platform; participated in reporting and editorial projects.
Journalist at InsideTurkey News
August 1, 2019 - Present
Collected, verified, and assembled up-to-date news into coherent stories for an English-language platform; wrote and delivered stories from reader perspectives.
Senior production associate at Deniz TV – Deniz Bank
May 1, 2019 - May 1, 2019
Created engaging news stories by managing production groups and promoting content across social media; pitched stories; secured interviews with local producers; managed production and editing of news stories; produced short promo videos for distribution on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter; led a production team of 5 staff.
Podcast Producer (Freelancer) at Medya Pod
October 1, 2018 - Present
Oversees all production aspects for podcast episodes, from scripting and guest bookings to tracking metrics. Produces original episodes for existing podcasts (daily formats and serialized storytelling), manages marketing, community management, social media, budgets and resources. Develops ideas, pitches stories, and works across multiple podcasts and platforms, ensuring smooth workflows and timely delivery. Analyzes podcast analytics to improve performance and optimizes content strategies. Handles post-production, editing, and distribution. Led major initiatives including producing the show with 85K+ lifetime downloads and spearheading Turkey's first podcast submission; contributed to multi-platform collaborations.
Writer and Reporter at Milliyet Kitap & Milliyet Sanat Magazine
August 1, 2013 - October 28, 2025
Wrote features and reports for a well-known newspaper’s books supplements and arts magazine; contributed to book reviews and cultural coverage.
Assistant Producer at TRT Turk – Turkish Public Broadcaster
February 2, 2012 - August 1, 2013
Investigated and pitched new story ideas for weekly culture & arts program; conducted interviews with writers, artists, and publishers; wrote scripts and prepared reports.

Education

BA in Journalism at Istanbul University
January 11, 2030 - October 22, 2025
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism at Istanbul University
January 11, 2030 - October 22, 2025
BA in Journalism at Istanbul University
January 11, 2030 - October 28, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

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