I am an award-winning videographer, multimedia producer, cameraman with years of experience producing documentary and broadcast content for major international networks. From remote villages to global summits, I’ve filmed, directed, and edited stories that matter. I specialize in high-quality video production, field interviews, ENG shooting, and editing with Adobe Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro. My work has aired on TRT, Voice of America, +90 Youtube Channel (BBC, France 24, DW, VOA platforms). I bring full-cycle video expertise: from concept and storyboarding to on-location shooting, voice-over integration, color correction, and sound mixing. Whether it’s a news segment, NGO campaign, or cinematic mini-documentary, I deliver fast, precise, and compelling results. Let’s create stories that connect.…

Celal Cevirgen

I am an award-winning videographer, multimedia producer, cameraman with years of experience producing documentary and broadcast content for major international networks. From remote villages to global summits, I’ve filmed, directed, and edited stories that matter. I specialize in high-quality video production, field interviews, ENG shooting, and editing with Adobe Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro. My work has aired on TRT, Voice of America, +90 Youtube Channel (BBC, France 24, DW, VOA platforms). I bring full-cycle video expertise: from concept and storyboarding to on-location shooting, voice-over integration, color correction, and sound mixing. Whether it’s a news segment, NGO campaign, or cinematic mini-documentary, I deliver fast, precise, and compelling results. Let’s create stories that connect.…

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I am an award-winning videographer, multimedia producer, cameraman with years of experience producing documentary and broadcast content for major international networks. From remote villages to global summits, I’ve filmed, directed, and edited stories that matter. I specialize in high-quality video production, field interviews, ENG shooting, and editing with Adobe Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro. My work has aired on TRT, Voice of America, +90 Youtube Channel (BBC, France 24, DW, VOA platforms). I bring full-cycle video expertise: from concept and storyboarding to on-location shooting, voice-over integration, color correction, and sound mixing. Whether it’s a news segment, NGO campaign, or cinematic mini-documentary, I deliver fast, precise, and compelling results.

Let’s create stories that connect.

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Language

Turkish
Fluent
English
Advanced
Azerbaijani
Advanced

Work Experience

Senior Creative Videographer & Multimedia Producer at Voice of America – Turkish Language Service
August 1, 2016 - Present
Produced, filmed, and edited digital video content for TV, web, and social media, including high-profile interviews and live breaking news coverage. Led full video production process for the +90 YouTube channel in collaboration with BBC, DW, and France24, delivering compelling visual stories for global audiences. Created VR/AR content and immersive 360° videos. Maintained and operated advanced camera and video equipment in studio and field settings. Received multiple awards including David Burke Distinguished Journalism Award and American Coverage Reports Awards.
Chief Cameraman, Video Journalist, Director at Turkish Radio and Television (TRT)
January 1, 2016 - July 22, 2025
Directed, filmed, and edited original TV programs managing cinematography, post-production, and storytelling strategy end-to-end. Covered major international events such as UN, NATO, Olympics, and frontline conflicts. Produced award-winning documentaries and news features aired weekly for three years and integrated into university media courses. Supervised production teams across Berlin, Baku, Ankara, and Washington ensuring content excellence and brand consistency.
Senior Creative Videographer & Multimedia Producer at Voice of America – Turkish Language Service
August 1, 2016 - Present
Produced, filmed, and edited digital video content for TV, web, and social media, including high-profile interviews and live breaking news coverage. Led full video production process for the +90 YouTube channel in collaboration with BBC, DW, and France24, delivering compelling visual stories for global audiences. Created VR/AR content and immersive 360° videos to enhance audience engagement. Maintained and operated advanced camera and video equipment in both studio and field settings. Recognized with David Burke Distinguished Journalism Award (2018) and multiple American Coverage Reports Awards for excellence in journalism and production quality.
Chief Cameraman, Video Journalist, Director at Turkish Radio and Television (TRT)
January 1, 2016 - July 22, 2025
Directed, filmed, and edited original TV programs, managing cinematography, post-production, and storytelling strategy end-to-end. Covered major international events (UN, NATO, Olympics) and frontline conflicts, capturing powerful narratives under extreme conditions. Produced award-winning documentaries and news features aired weekly for three years, later integrated into university media courses. Supervised production teams in Berlin, Baku, Ankara, and Washington to ensure content excellence and brand consistency.
Senior Creative Videographer & Multimedia Producer at Voice of America – Turkish Language Service
August 1, 2016 - Present
Produced, filmed, and edited digital video content for TV, web, and social media, including high-profile interviews and live breaking news coverage. Led full video production process for the +90 YouTube channel in collaboration with BBC, DW, and France24, delivering compelling visual stories for global audiences. Created VR/AR content and immersive 360° videos to enhance audience engagement. Maintained and operated advanced camera and video equipment in both studio and field settings. Recognized with David Burke Distinguished Journalism Award (2018) and multiple American Coverage Reports Awards for excellence in journalism and production quality.
Chief Cameraman, Video Journalist, Director at Turkish Radio and Television (TRT)
January 1, 2016 - July 22, 2025
Directed, filmed, and edited original TV programs, managing cinematography, post-production, and storytelling strategy end-to-end. Covered major international events (UN, NATO, Olympics) and frontline conflicts, capturing powerful narratives under extreme conditions. Produced award-winning documentaries and news features aired weekly for three years, later integrated into university media courses. Supervised production teams in Berlin, Baku, Ankara, and Washington to ensure content excellence and brand consistency.
International Multimedia Broadcaster at Voice of America – Turkish Language Service
August 1, 2016 - Present
Produced, filmed, and edited digital video content for TV, web, and social media, including high-profile interviews and live breaking news coverage. Led full video production process for the +90 YouTube channel in collaboration with international broadcasters BBC, DW, and France24, delivering compelling visual stories for global audiences. Created immersive VR/AR and 360° video content to enhance engagement. Maintained and operated advanced camera and video equipment in both studio and field settings. Awarded the David Burke Distinguished Journalism Award (2018) and multiple American Coverage Reports Awards for journalism and production quality.
Chief Cameraman, Video Journalist, Director at Turkish Radio and Television (TRT)
January 1, 2016 - September 2, 2025
Directed, filmed, and edited original TV programs managing cinematography and post-production processes. Covered major international events including UN, NATO, and Olympics, as well as frontline conflicts, capturing compelling narratives under extreme conditions. Produced award-winning documentaries and news features aired weekly for three years, some integrated into university media courses. Supervised production teams across Berlin, Baku, Ankara, and Washington to ensure content excellence and brand consistency.

Education

Master of Management Engineering at OYU, Baku, Azerbaijan
January 1, 0001 - December 31, 0001
BA in Management at Anadolu University, Eskisehir, Turkey
January 1, 0001 - December 31, 0001
AS in Civil Engineering at Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
January 1, 0001 - December 31, 0001
Master of Management Engineering at Oklahoma State University, Baku, Azerbaijan
January 11, 2030 - September 2, 2025
BA in Management at Anadolu University, Eskisehir, Turkey
January 11, 2030 - September 2, 2025
AS in Civil Engineering at Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
January 11, 2030 - September 2, 2025

Qualifications

David Burke Distinguished Journalism Award
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
American Coverage Reports Awards
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
American Coverage Reports Awards
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Best TV Documentary of the Year
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Best TV Documentary of the Year
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Best News Footage of the Year
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1994
Best News Footage of the Year
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 1999
Best News Footage of the Year
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2001
Success Award, General Elections Broadcast
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
David Burke Distinguished Journalism Award
January 1, 2018 - September 2, 2025
American Coverage Reports Awards
January 1, 2017 - September 2, 2025
American Coverage Reports Awards
January 1, 2019 - September 2, 2025
Best TV Documentary of the Year
January 1, 2011 - September 2, 2025
Best TV Documentary of the Year
January 1, 2012 - September 2, 2025
Best News Footage of the Year
January 1, 1994 - September 2, 2025
Best News Footage of the Year
January 1, 1999 - September 2, 2025
Best News Footage of the Year
January 1, 2001 - September 2, 2025
Success Award, General Elections Broadcast
January 1, 2014 - September 2, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Government, Education, Professional Services, Other
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