About Ilknur
PR, Communications & Social Media Expert | Content & Brand Storytelling
I’m a PR & Communications expert with 10+ years of experience supporting brands, scale-ups, startups, and organizations with strategic, modern communication.
Whether you’re launching a product, scaling your brand, or refining your public presence, I help translate complex messages into clear, compelling stories that connect with the right audience.
What I can help you with:
- Public Relations & strategic communications
- Brand messaging & positioning
- Social media strategy & editorial planning
- Content creation (text, social-first content, short-form video concepts)
- Campaign development & launch communication
I work at the intersection of strategy, creativity, and execution – combining agency-level expertise with the flexibility and personal collaboration of a freelance partner.
Clear communication, structured workflows, and reliable delivery are central to how I work. You’ll always know what’s happening and what’s next.
✨ Pretty. Bold. Strategic communication that drives visibility and trust.
German
Native or bilingual
Turkish
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
French
Basic
Spanish
Basic
Can work on-site
Köln (up to 50km)
Experience
- YPS / OseonBUSINESS DIRECTOR / COMMUNICATIONSPRESS AND MEDIAFebruary 2022 - December 2024 (2 years and 10 months)Köln, GermanyCo-responsible for the growth and strategic development of the PR and content agencyYPS since 2022 Strategic development of the agency business and service portfolio Acquisition of new clients and industries Development, positioning, and marketing of service offerings Planning and execution of marketing activities across all relevant channels
- Jeschenko / Palmer HargreavesCOMMUNICATIONS MANAGERPRESS AND MEDIAJuly 2017 - October 2021 (4 years and 3 months)Köln, GermanyPlanning and execution of digital campaigns including media relations, event PR, and influencer relations Client consulting and project management as the central interface between clients, editorial teams, and creative departments Editor-in-Chief (CvD) for the T-Systems website Development and implementation of digital content strategies including website conception, SEO, and content marketing
- PicturePuzzleMedienTRAINEE PR / MANAGEMENTJanuary 2016 - July 2017 (1 year and 6 months)Support in personality management including maintenance of artist profiles and coordination of schedules and PR requests Creation of press materials and support in media placements Communication with editorial teams, broadcasters, and partners Contribution to TV formats including research and production preparation Organization and support of productions and social media activities
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Education
- B. A. Journalism2015B. A. Journalism
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