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About 

My name is Başak Pırıl Gökayaz 

I'm a PhD candidate in Translation Studies at Ege University and an experienced Content Editor-Writer with a strong focus on SEO and digital storytelling. I craft engaging, research-driven content that aligns with current trends and strategic goals. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for meaningful communication, I help brands and publications stay relevant, visible, and impactful in the digital landscape.

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Work

Content Editor Manager

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At Globe Minds, I lead content strategy and manage a team of writers to produce SEO‑optimized, high‑quality articles that drive organic growth and strengthen our brand’s authority.

SEO Content Editor

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As an SEO Content Writer at Armeva and Markethinkers, I conducted deep keyword research, optimized on‑page elements (titles, meta descriptions, headers), and crafted targeted articles and landing pages. By leveraging strategic internal linking and data from Google Analytics, I continuously refined our content to drive sustained organic traffic growth.

Social Media Specialist

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At Conectys, I evaluated TikTok videos for brand fit and compliance, providing clear feedback to content creators and optimizing post formats to boost engagement while ensuring every clip aligns with our company guidelines.

Event Organizer

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Assisted with wedding and henna‑night events at 561 Organization, coordinating vendors and supporting day‑of logistics.

Freelance Writer

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As a Freelance Writer at More Than Writers, I crafted tailored articles, blog posts, and web copy—adapting tone and style to each client’s needs while meeting tight deadlines and maintaining high standards of clarity and engagement.

Translator

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Translated medical content between Turkish and English for Tahlil.com, ensuring precise terminology and clarity for both healthcare professionals and patients.

Education

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Bachelor Degree

Department of American Culture and Literature, Başkent University, Ankara, Turkey (GPA 2.89/4.00, Full scholarship, Second place in graduation)

ERASMUS+

English Philology, Silesia University, Katowice, Poland (GPA 3.77/4.00)

Master Degree

Department of Translation and Interpretation, Master’s Program,

Atılım University, Ankara, Turkey (GPA 3.71/4.00)

PhD

In progress. Department of Translation and Interpretation, Ege University, İzmir, Turkey

Skills

Computer-Program 

  • Microsoft Word/ Google Docs- drafting and collaborating on written materials

  • Subtitle Editing of Long & Short Movies- for creating, timing, and syncing subtitles

  • Word Press- for managing and publishing content

  • Surfer – for content management

  • Hootsuite – for social media management

  • Canva – for creating or collaborating on visual content

  • Grammarly- for grammar, style and readability check

  • Trello/ Asana- for managing content workflows, editorial calendars, and tasks

  • Slack/ Microsoft Teams- for internal communication and real-time collaboration

  • Google Analytics- for tracking website traffic, user behavior, and content performance

  • Ahrefs- for keyword research and competitor tracking

  • Yoast SEO- o-page SEO plugins

Language

  • Turkish - Native Tongue

  • English - Advanced

  • German - Elementary

  • Polish - Elementary

Personal Traits

  • Excellent communicator

  • Thrives in dynamic, international environments

  • Adapts well to both remote and full-time setups

  • Deadline-driven & highly organized

  • Self-disciplined, responsible, flexible

  • Curious, creative, energetic, and patient motivator

  • Strong SEO content writing interest

  • Skilled in multi-platform social media content

  • Experienced in subtitle editing (short & feature films)

  • Confident team leader & mentor

Publications

Article

“Yerelleştirme Olgusu ve Sürecinde Çevirinin Anthony Pym Açısından İşleyişi ve Yeri”

https://doi.org/10.37583/diyalog.958527

MA Thesis

Master’s Thesis at Atılım University - A Descriptive and Comparative Study on Censorship in the Turkish Translations of Jack Kerouac's On The Road

Certificates

  • Certificate of Attendance, International F. Scott Fitzgerald Conference, Ankara, Turkey

  • Certificate of Attendance, Yaşamartı Summit of Personal Development, Ankara, Turkey

  • Certificate of Honor, Başkent University Faculty of Science and Letters Department of American Culture and Literature

  • Certificate of Honor, Başkent University Faculty of Science and Letters Department of American Culture and Literature

  • Certificate of Honor, Başkent University Faculty of Science and Letters Department of American Culture and Literature

  • SEO Training, Istanbul Institute of Business

  • Online Content Editor, Istanbul Institute of Business

  • Diction Training, Istanbul Institute of Business

  • Adwords Training, Istanbul Institute of Business

  • Social Media Specialist Training, Istanbul Institute of Business

  • ÇEVFOR- Applied Formation E-Certificate Program in Certified Translation, Anadolu University

  • Wordpress Training, Istanbul Institute of Business

  • Blogger Training, Istanbul Institute of Business

  • Creative Writing Training, Istanbul Institute of Business

  • Introductory Workshop for Subtitle, ÇEVBIR

  • Certificate of Completion Security Awareness Training, CONECTYS

  • Koray Tuğberk Gübür’s Topical Authority and Semantic SEO Course​

  • Online Searching Tips and Tricks, LinkedIn

  • Scaling B2B Content Marketing with AI and Automations, LinkedIn

  • Writing in Plain Language, LinkedIn​

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