Atakan Diren

Dynamic and self-taught digital media professional with a strong foundation in tech journalism, automotive editorial, and content management. Renowned for extreme adaptability and a proactive problem-solving mindset—capable of mastering complex tools and workflows on the fly, from advanced CMS and web environments to end-to-end video production. Combines a meticulous, quality-obsessed eye for detail—honed through analog photography and design—with a data-driven approach to organic growth and SEO.

A versatile team player with a proven track record of localizing global trends, executing cross-functional projects, and continuously improving processes.

Editor at IGN Türkiye (Demiroren Medya) (2022-11 – Present)

• Produce daily news in tech, gaming, and entertainment by localizing English sources into Turkish.
• Write SEO-optimized articles based on keyword research to drive and maximize organic web traffic.
• Create in-depth game and hardware reviews, serve as both voiceover artist and on-camera host.
• Manage YouTube channel, including monthly content calendar planning and scriptwriting.
• Run X (Twitter) and Instagram accounts, design visual assets using Adobe Photoshop.
• Develop data-driven social media strategies to grow follower count and engagement rates.

Automotive Editor at Milliyet Newspaper (Demiroren Medya) (2024-10 – Present)

• Write daily automotive news and emerging technologies for the national press.
• Attend vehicle launches and press events to conduct hands-on test drives and publish car reviews.

Senior Copywriter at icerik.com (2024-09 – Present)

• Write B2B and category content across diverse sectors such as banking, insurance, IT, civil aviation, and textiles, strictly following project manager guidelines.
• Optimize articles for SEO by organically integrating keywords into the content to meet precise project briefs.

Subtitle Translator at Union Read Limited (2024-09 – Present)

• Translate and localize English subtitles into Turkish for Asian television series, ensuring cultural accuracy and natural dialogue flow.
• Utilize Subtitle Edit software to format, synchronize, and manage timecodes for seamless video localization.

Human Resources Specialist at TB Sewtech Turkey (2020-06 – 2022-05)

• Executed payroll and personnel affairs within a highly structured corporate environment.
• Managed internal corporate communications, with end-to-end publication of the company magazine.
• Applied Kaizen and 5S to daily operations, ensuring continuous improvement and discipline.

BA in English Linguistics – Hacettepe University (2014-09 – 2018-08)