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BILAL ACAR
JOURNALIST
ANKARA
Summary
Resourceful Correspondent with 8 years of experience covering political, cultural, environmental stories in various of countries. Highly proficient in providing historical background and context descriptions for vivid in-depth reporting. Focused on maintaining professionalism and cultural appreciation when working with diverse people in remote locations. Proficient in creating visual news content.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Correspondent, Publisher
Anadolu Agency
Ankara
10.2022 - Current
- Scripting video content for GettyImages and Reutersconnect platform
- Preparing content for anadoluimages' Twitter(X), Instagram and Threads accounts and making publications from these accounts
- Preparing weekly and monthly sales report of anadolu agency images sold on Getty Images and Reutersconnect platforms
- Developing multimedia content, including video packages and interactive features
- Managing the entire video production process, from conceptualization to final delivery
- Staying updated on industry trends and implemented new technologies to enhance video production quality
Foreign News Correspondent
Anadolu Agency
London
09.2019 - 10.2022
- Covered the environment, health, culture, sports, and politics, including COP26 in Glasgow, Prince Philip’ funeral, G7 Foreign Ministers meeting, EURO 2020, protests in London, Local election in the UK
- Covered funeral of Queen Elizabeth II from Balmoral Castle to London, French Presidential Election in Paris, number of UEFA Champions League Match in the UK and Denmark, World Education Forum in London, Boris Johnson’ resignation
- Finding sources of news (politicians, academicians, representatives of non-governmental organizations, activists), taking account of their contribution to the diversity and quality of news and ensuring a sustainable line of communication with them is maintained
- Gathered information and data obtained from official institutions, universities, and non-governmental organizations into news
- Covered visits paid by heads of state to the United Kingdom, reporting on their meetings with British authorities
- Provided visual content, both journalistically and creatively
- Shot and edited news stories, features, and interviews
- Produced engaging and visually appealing video content that adheres to journalistic standards
- Conducted on-camera interviews and covered a variety of events, ensuring accurate and timely reporting
- Collaborated with reporters, producers, and editors to enhance storytelling and visual impact
- Scripting video content
- Provided live streaming link
News Correspondent
Anadolu Agency
Ankara
11.2018 - 09.2019
- Covered and reported on the activities of political parties and press conferences held by party leaders
- Covered on terrorism and criminal cases in the courthouses
- Delivered content to broad audience by simplifying complex information
- Coordinated with photographers, videographers and graphic designers to supplement stories with multimedia content
- Covered special events and breaking news with eye for detail and tenacious pursuit of important information
- Collaborated with editors and other staff members to refine story angles and content
- Attended press conferences and other media events to gather relevant information and quotes for stories
- Developed relationships with sources and contacts to gain additional insight
- Collaborated with producers and management to develop newscasts, promotions and teases
- Reported from field locations and wrote stories under tight deadlines
- Participated in editorial meetings to discuss story ideas and content
- Planned and conducted research and pitched long-form stories to promote investigative news topics
- Researched and analyzed newsworthy events, trends and issues
Political Adviser
Orhan Miroglu, MP For Türkiye's Justice And Development Party
Ankara
07.2015 - 12.2015
- Crafted and implemented comprehensive communication strategies to promote key messages and manage public perception
- Developed and maintained relationships with members of the media, ensuring accurate and favorable coverage
- Advised MP on media engagement, crisis communication, and public relations matters
- Prepared MP for media interactions, including interviews, press conferences, and public appearances
News Correspondent
Ihlas News Agency
Mardin
01.2015 - 07.2015
- Conducted on-the-ground reporting for breaking news, human-interest stories, and investigative features
- Delivered content to broad audience by simplifying complex information.
- Drafted news headlines for broadcasting to capture listeners with clear and condensed writing.
- Attended press conferences and other media events to gather relevant information and quotes for stories.
- Developed relationships with sources and contacts to gain additional insight.
- Reported from field locations and wrote stories under tight deadlines.
- Participated in editorial meetings to discuss story ideas and content.
- Researched and analyzed newsworthy events, trends and issues.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Istanbul University
Istanbul, Türkiye 09.2010 - 06.2014
Postgraduate Diploma - Conflict, Security And Development
University of Sussex
Brighton, East Sussex, United Kingdom 10.2018 - 10.2019
Skills
Broadcast media
Media operations knowledge
Video Editing
Social media proficiency
On-camera skills
Interviewing skill
Story development
Copy Editing
News-gathering
Drone
Software
EDIUS
Adobe After Effects
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
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Timeline
Correspondent, Publisher
Anadolu Agency
10.2022 - Current
Foreign News Correspondent
Anadolu Agency
09.2019 - 10.2022
News Correspondent
Anadolu Agency
11.2018 - 09.2019
Postgraduate Diploma - Conflict, Security And Development
University of Sussex
10.2018 - 10.2019
Political Adviser
Orhan Miroglu, MP For Türkiye's Justice And Development Party
07.2015 - 12.2015
News Correspondent
Ihlas News Agency
01.2015 - 07.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Istanbul University
09.2010 - 06.2014