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Batyr Berdiyev

@batyrberdiyev

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Strategic communications professional specializing in digital content and engagement.

Turkmenistan

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What I'm looking for

I seek a communications role where I can lead digital content and engagement, grow audiences, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and produce multimedia storytelling for impact and public outreach.

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.

Social Media Strategy Video Production Influencer Partnerships Community Management Campaign Execution Analytics

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.

Digital Strategy Content Creation Campaigns Moderate Live Events Translation Data Visualization

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.

Event Planning Community Building Public Relations Program Management Networking

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.

Social Media Management Content Editing Campaign Development Monitoring & Evaluation

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.

Investigative Reporting Feature Writing Interviewing Research

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.

Social Media Management Reporting Content Strategy Audience Growth Campaign Management

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.

Editorial Management Social Media Growth Photography Content Production Publishing

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.

Web Launch Graphic Design adobe indesign Photography Advertising

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.

Discourse Analysis Research

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.