an award-winning producer and journalist based in Istanbul, covering Turkey and the region.
Documentaries
Zeynep produces documentaries with independent filmmakers and international news organizations like the BBC, CNN and Vice. She has collaborated on numerous award-winning productions. Her work includes short documentaries, long-form television and radio documentaries, covering politics, rights, the migrant crisis, disasters and travel.
News
Zeynep covers breaking news and current affairs as a reporter and producer, writing English-language stories and producing television for The Associated Press, Sky News, BBC, CNN and others. She has worked on every major story from Turkey and the region, including the 2023 earthquakes, ISIS, the Syrian war and numerous Turkish elections.
About
Zeynep is an award-winning producer with more than a decade of experience collaborating with international media. She excels in finding strong characters, securing access and efficient logistics, bringing together talented teams and understanding story-telling needs to produce compelling and nuanced stories. Zeynep is available for assignments.