Sultan Cogalan
Summary
Experienced journalist with over 17 years at Anadolu Agency, leading news organization in Turkey, specializing in political and international news.
Skilled in investigative journalism, impactful reporting, and conducting high-profile interviews, with a proven track record in producing exclusive multimedia content. Holds a Master's degree in Peace, Diplomacy, and Conflict Resolution, focusing on Middle Eastern and regional developments, and brings deep expertise in research and nuanced storytelling
Overview
2
2
Languages
22
22
years of professional experience
Work history
Freelance Journalist, Content Writer, Translator
Anadolu Agency
London
2021.09 - Current
- Covers national news in the UK, follows events and human stories related to Turkey and the Turkish community in London, with a focus on exclusive news stories, including video reports and photographs.
- • Content writer social media accounts for small business companies.
- • Provide translator services for clients.
Senior Journalist/Copy Editor
Anadolu Agency
Ankara
2018.12 - 2021.08
- Worked as a senior correspondent/copy editor, editing international news for accuracy, clarity, and grammatical precision. Mentored junior journalists and interns, providing feedback to ensure quality and consistency in their reporting. Temporarily assigned to Northern Cyprus to report on current island developments in 2014.
Diplomacy Correspondent
Anadolu Agency
Ankara
2014.01 - 2018.11
- Covered major diplomatic events, foreign leader visits, and Turkish Foreign Ministry updates. Conducted interviews with foreign ministers, ambassadors, and other diplomats, reporting from international summits, including:
- Conference of the Group of Friends of the Syrian People, Istanbul
- 9th Ministerial of Heart of Asia-Istanbul, India
- 2nd Summit of Asia Cooperation Dialogue, Thailand
- Bratislava Global Security Forum, Slovakia
- Informal Meeting of EU Foreign Ministers, Bulgaria
Translator
Anadolu Agency
Ankara
2011.03 - 2013.12
- Translated news from English to Turkish before moving to the diplomacy desk.
Field Correspondent
Anadolu Agency
Istanbul-Van-Sanlıurfa
2004.02 - 2011.02
- Worked in Istanbul office between March 2008 and June 2011. Focused on political and international news, breaking stories, and exclusive reports. Built a strong network by conducting interviews with key sources to support ongoing coverage.
- Worked in Van office between January 2005 and February 2008. Covered news in Van and surrounding areas, enhancing regional reporting through an expanded network of sources and coordination of freelance journalists.
- Worked in Sanlıurfa office between January 2004-2005. Began journalism career in Şanlıurfa, reporting on diverse topics including crime, education, agriculture, and justice. Produced exclusive news stories, video content, and photography across southeastern Turkey.
Education
Master's Degree - Peace, Diplomacy, and Conflict Resolution
London Metropolitan University
LondonBachelor's Degree - History
Uludag University
Bursa, TurkeySkills
- Investigative Journalism
- Interviewing and Source Development
- News Reporting and Exclusive Content Creation
- Editorial Review and Copyediting
- Multilingual Translation (Turkish-English)
- Video production and editing
- Photographer
- Social media skills
LANGUAGES
English: C1 Advanced
Kurdish: A2 Elementary
Timeline
Freelance Journalist, Content Writer, Translator
Anadolu Agency
2021.09 - Current
Senior Journalist/Copy Editor
Anadolu Agency
2018.12 - 2021.08
Diplomacy Correspondent
Anadolu Agency
2014.01 - 2018.11
Translator
Anadolu Agency
2011.03 - 2013.12
Field Correspondent
Anadolu Agency
2004.02 - 2011.02
Master's Degree - Peace, Diplomacy, and Conflict Resolution
London Metropolitan University
Bachelor's Degree - History
Uludag University