Laura Pedersen, Video Journalist, Video Producer, CBC Toronto

LAURA PEDERSEN

Visual Artist | Photographer | Video Producer
laurapedersen.ca | laura@laurapedersen.ca

EDUCATION

SOUTHERN ALBERTA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY – Calgary, AB
Journalism Diploma, Photojournalism Major (2007–2009)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Visual Storytelling & Creative Media

  • Video Producer, CBC News (2021–Present) – Toronto, ON

  • Photographer & Visual Artist, Laura Pedersen (2009–Present) – Canada

  • Official Photographer, The JUNO Awards/Canadian Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences (2013–2023) – Canada

Photojournalism & Editorial

  • National Staff Photojournalist & Videographer, National Post (2014–2018) – Canada

  • Senior Photographer & Videographer, Thomson Reuters (2012–2020) – Toronto, ON

  • Staff Photographer & Videographer, University of Toronto (2018–2019) – Toronto, ON

  • ENG Editor, Citytv Toronto (2011–2014) – Toronto, ON

  • Staff Photojournalist & Videographer, Edmonton Sun (2010–2011) – Edmonton, AB

  • Staff Photojournalist & Videographer, St. Albert Gazette (2010) – St. Albert, AB

  • Photojournalist, Calgary Sun (2009–2010) – Calgary, AB

ART EXHIBITIONS

  • 2019: Scotiabank Contact Photography Festival – Toronto, ON

  • 2015: Identity: Art Inspired by the Great Lakes, Office of the Lieutenant Governor – Toronto, ON

  • 2013: Dundas & Carlaw Art – Toronto, ON

ART FEATURES

  • The Globe and Mail (2021): Feature on self-portraiture during COVID-19.

  • University of Toronto Magazine (2018): “Fire and Ice” art photographer feature.

  • Identity: Art Inspired by the Great Lakes (2015): Artist feature, pages 42–43.

  • Beach Mirror (2014): “The Leuty Project” feature.

  • Beach Metro Community News (2014): “Beach Arts Scene” profile.

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

  • 2024: Winner, RTDNA Central Region – Excellence in Editing, Video

  • 2023: Finalist, Canadian Association of Journalists – Broadcast Under Five Minutes

  • 2022: Winner, RTDNA Edward R. Murrow Awards – Excellence in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

  • 2019: Bronze, CASE District II Awards – Excellence in Photography

  • 2015: Third Place, SABEW Canada Best in Business Awards – Multimedia

  • 2015: Finalist, Canadian Online Publishing Awards – Best Editorial Packaging

  • 2010: Honourable Mention, ATCO Photographic Awards – Human Interest

  • 2009: First Place, Alberta Weekly Newspaper Association – Best Photograph in Campus Newspaper

  • 2008: Honourable Mention, National College Media Convention – Kansas City Portrait

  • 2006: Bronze Academic Achievement Medal, Governor General of Canada