Batyr Berdiyev
@batyrberdiyev
Strategic communications professional specializing in digital content and engagement.
What I'm looking for
I am a strategic communications professional with extensive experience in digital content creation, community management, and public diplomacy for government, international organizations, and media outlets. I have led social media campaigns, coordinated large-scale events, and produced multimedia content that significantly grew audience reach and engagement.
My achievements include producing 50+ videos, serving as lead video producer for major programs, tripling biweekly social reach, and doubling social followings for an embassy account. I am passionate about storytelling and work fluently in Turkmen, Turkish, and English, with working knowledge of Russian.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Community Management Coordinator
U.S. Embassy in Ashgabat
Jun 2023 - Mar 2025 (1 year 9 months)
Led digital engagement and multimedia production to support embassy public diplomacy, producing 50+ videos and doubling followers while tripling biweekly reach and engagement.
Digital Communications Consultant
UNFPA Turkmenistan
Nov 2021 - Oct 2022 (11 months)
Developed digital communications, moderated live events, mobilised influencers for campaigns, produced Turkmen-language social media packages, and supported the Census 2022 communications plan.
Country Ambassador
IWPR Central Asia
Feb 2022 - Sep 2022 (7 months)
Planned and executed Ashgabat's first Go Viral Festival and organised monthly industry meet-ups to build a media and tech community.
Digital Communications Consultant
UNFPA Turkmenistan
Apr 2020 - Aug 2021 (1 year 4 months)
Managed social media and websites, developed digital campaigns on gender equality, edited Turkmen content, and delivered monitoring reports on perceptions.
Reporter
Arzuw News Agency
Feb 2020 - Aug 2020 (6 months)
Authored in-depth articles on the economy, digitalisation, and energy sectors, including a 'Digital Turkmenistan' series to inform readership on sectoral developments.
Reporter & Social Media Manager
Business Turkmenistan
Jun 2019 - Dec 2019 (6 months)
Covered major events like the Caspian Economic Forum, launched and grew social accounts to 1,000+ followers through targeted campaigns such as Startup Stories.
Online Content Manager
Milli Goshun
Dec 2016 - Nov 2018 (1 year 11 months)
Designed quarterly magazine, launched and grew social account to 10,000+ subscribers, and produced news and photography for major national events.
News Designer
Zaman Turkmenistan
Feb 2016 - Oct 2016 (8 months)
Designed weekly newspaper pages and advertising banners, launched the newspaper's website, and provided photography for advertising materials.
Senior Media Analyst Assistant
OSCE ODIHR
Mar 2023 - Present (2 years 7 months)
Supported election assessment mission by conducting media and discourse analysis for the Parliamentary Elections to inform reporting and recommendations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
OSCE Academy in Bishkek
Master of Arts, Politics and Security
2020 - 2023
Completed a Master in Politics and Security (English-taught) with a thesis on the effect of gas export challenges on Turkmenistan's domestic natural gas industry.
Ege University
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism
2011 - 2015
Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, focusing on reporting, media production, and digital content.
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