PATRICK KEDDIE
Istanbul
Summary
I am a writer, editor, and researcher with nearly 15 years’ experience in journalism. I have written for many of the world’s leading English-language outlets and spent several years as an editor at Al Jazeera English. My work focuses on the intersection of sport, culture, and politics, and I am the author of a critically acclaimed book on Turkish football.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work history
Journalist, author, and editor
Freelance
02.2011 - Current
- Wrote features, profiles, news, and long-form stories for Al Jazeera English, Esquire, Foreign Policy, the Guardian, the Irish Times, the New Republic, and the New York Times, among others.
- My book The Passion: Football and the Story of Modern Turkey was published by I.B. Tauris/Bloomsbury in 2018.
- Reported from Egypt, Gaza, Greece, India, Israel, Lebanon, Turkey, the UK, and the West Bank.
- Copy edited at Egypt Today magazine (2013-14), the Daily News Egypt (2014), and The Guide Istanbul (2018–19) where I edited reviews, features, opinions, and advertorials.
- Commercial writing, editing, and proofreading for clients such as the American Hospital Istanbul, Hilton Hotels and Resorts, and Turkish Airlines.
Editor At Large
Al Jazeera English
01.2024 - Current
- Editing and writing stories and live pages across news and sport.
Sport Editor
Al Jazeera English
04.2023 - 01.2024
- Wrote, commissioned, and edited news, features, blogs, and long-reads for the online sport desk.
- Managed a team of writers and bloggers, and worked with other departments such as TV, newsfeed, and data journalism to produce multi-media content.
- Led online coverage of major sporting events, such as the Women's World Cup and the Cricket World Cup.
- Designed, launched, and wrote the Sport Weekly newsletter.
Online editor
Al Jazeera English
09.2020 - 04.2023
- Wrote, commissioned, and edited news, features, and blogs on Al Jazeera English's online news desk.
- Stepped in as temporary chief editor on the Middle East and North Africa and Africa desks, and as arts and culture editor.
- Led coverage of major incidents such as unrest in South Africa and political crisis in Tunisia.
- Deployed to southern Turkey in February 2023 to report on the earthquakes.
- Used SEO and new formats to boost audience engagement.
- Mentored and advised writers in reporting and storytelling techniques.
Research consultant
UK Skills
03.2009 - 01.2011
- Conducted qualitative and quantitative research on equality and diversity in education through interviews, literature reviews, and statistical analyses.
- Wrote reports analysing barriers to entering vocational education.
- Developed and advised on implementing policies, and worked with governmental departments, higher education institutes, and NGOs.
- Administrative work such as event management, communications, and data entry.
Education
MA - International Politics and Human Rights
City, University of London
/2007 - /2008
Graduate Certificate - Periodical Journalism
London College of Communication
/2006 - /2007
BA - Geography and International Politics
Exeter University
/2003 - /2006
Skills
- Exceptional writing and editing for a variety of audiences
- Advanced reporting and interviewing
- Quantitative and qualitative research
- Strong communication, emotional intelligence, and ability to build relationships with all kinds of people
- Leadership and mentoring
- Learning mindset
- SEO
- Audio editing and production
- Photography
Languages
English
Native
Turkish
Intermediate
French
Elementary
Timeline
Editor At Large
Al Jazeera English
01.2024 - Current
Sport Editor
Al Jazeera English
04.2023 - 01.2024
Online editor
Al Jazeera English
09.2020 - 04.2023
Journalist, author, and editor
Freelance
02.2011 - Current
Research consultant
UK Skills
03.2009 - 01.2011
MA - International Politics and Human Rights
City, University of London
/2007 - /2008
Graduate Certificate - Periodical Journalism
London College of Communication
/2006 - /2007
BA - Geography and International Politics
Exeter University
/2003 - /2006