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Clare Ong

Staff Travel Writer at The BU Buzz Magazine

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Clare Ong, a seasoned writer and editor, with a Bachelor's of Science from Boston University, holds a strong background in journalism, photography, and film, with experience in various roles including Staff Travel Writer, Outreach Director, and Photo Editor.

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States, US

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$45.0

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Okay, let’s tackle this. So Clare Ong has a mix of writing, social media, and event management experience. Her experience as a staff writer for The BU Buzz Magazine and The Daily Free Press suggests she can write engaging content. Her role as Outreach Director at Entertainment 2 Affect Change indicates she has experience in promoting events and engaging with audiences. Her time as Media Coordinator at Boston University College of Communication shows she can manage social media and events. Considering these roles, I would estimate her hourly rate to be around $45, which is a reasonable rate for a content creator with these skills and experience.

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Hi, I'm Clare Ong, currently based in Boston, Massachusetts. I'm pursuing a Bachelor's of Science in Film/Cinema/Video Studies at Boston University, expected to graduate in 2025. I have a diverse background in media and communications, particularly through my roles at The Daily Free Press, where I've progressed from Staff Photographer to Human Resources, Wellness and Career Development Chair. My experience includes managing a team of photographers, creating engaging multimedia content, and coordinating events for the Boston University Singapore Students Association. I'm fluent in English and have strong skills in photography, graphic design, and digital content creation. I also have a passion for fostering community connections, as demonstrated in my role with the St Joseph's Institution International Alumni Association.

Credentials

Open Water Scuba Diver

PADI

Jan, 2023
- Apr, 2026

Experience

The BU Buzz Magazine
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- Staff Travel Writer
  - Jan 2024 - Present
  - Boston, Massachusetts, United States
  - Wrote travel articles to be published online and in printed magazine editions- Researched and wrote informational listicles as well as personal and anecdotal articles - covering topics such as tips to travel to specific locations, solo traveling, and work exchange and host experiences - Pitched article ideas and acted on writing feedback
Entertainment 2 Affect Change
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- Outreach Director
  - Jan 2024 - Present
  - Boston, Massachusetts, United States
  - Helped plan and organize the 2024 Social Impact Film Festival- Researched and communicated with collectives in the Massachusetts area and beyond to promote and encourage film submissions- Judged film submissions, providing feedback and notes for filmmakers
Boston University Singapore Students Association
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- Media Coordinator
  - May 2022 - Present
  - Boston, Massachusetts, United States
  - Designed graphics to post on social media to advertise events about two to three times a month- Increased accounts reached on Instagram by 86% and increased followers by 21% since assuming the role - Wrote and sent email newsletters to 384 members about three times a month- Organized events to connect Singaporeans at BU, each event attended by about 45 members on average- Started a BUSSA TikTok account to expand outreach and engage more members
Boston University College of Communication
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- Undergraduate Affairs Office Assistant
  - Jan 2023 - Present
  - Boston, Massachusetts, United States
St Joseph's Institution International Alumni Association
- Singapore
- Head of Outreach and Events
  - Dec 2020 - Present
  - Singapore
  - Led a team of 20 ‘Batch Representatives’ (each graduating class’ representatives)- Spearheaded the organization of a reunion in July 2022 which was attended by 180 alumni- Created and helped manage an Instagram account for my graduating class, designed graphics and posts such as 'university reveals' to keep alumni connected- Connected current SJII students to alumni for networking and mentorship
The Daily Free Press
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- Human Resources, Wellness and Career Development Chair
  - May 2023 - Dec 2023
  - Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Ochre Pictures
- Singapore
- Assistant Producer and Digital Content Intern
  - May 2023 - Jul 2023
  - Singapore
  - Set up and designed an official company website from scratch: www.ochrepictures.com- Designed a logo and created branding for their new Youtube channel - Generated Youtube video ideas and thumbnails- Wrote TV show and episode synopses to be published on the website and Youtube channel- Suggested storylines and character profiles for new series pitches- Assisted in writing a concept paper for a new show
The Daily Free Press

United States

Newspaper Publishing

100 - 200 Employee
- Photo Co-Editor
  
  May 2022 - Dec 2022
  
  - Managed over 45 staff photographers in award-winning independent student newspaper at Boston University, providing them with training, feedback and press passes when necessary- Edited photos and wrote their captions for online publication (every night from Sunday to Thursday) and for print publication (once a month) - Created cohesive photo galleries at least once a week, publishing three times more galleries as compared to last semester - Delegated work and managed 3 Associate Photo Editors- Pitched gallery ideas to the Editor-in-Chief- Demonstrated flexibility and a fast response time in order to cover breaking or urgent news
- Associate Photo Editor
  
  Jan 2022 - May 2022
  
  - Shot and edited photographs for various news articles covering news, campus, lifestyle, city, arts, and more- Assigned shoots to staff photographers every day- Responded quickly to cover breaking news and last minute photo assignments- Assisted the Photo Editor, served as a point of communication between them and the staff photographers
- Staff Photographer
  
  Aug 2021 - Dec 2021
  
  - Shot and edited photographs for various articles covering news, campus, city, lifestyle, arts, and more
TheSmartLocal.com
- Singapore
- Creative Department Intern
  - Jan 2021 - Apr 2021
  - Singapore
  - Served as a full-time photographer and videographer for a local online lifestyle publication that reaches half the Singaporean population each month - Shot and edited photographs for lifestyle articles almost every day, gaining experience in food, product and studio photography- Planned, shot and edited lifestyle, comedy and food-oriented Facebook videos almost every week- Modeled in photo shoots and acted in videos about once a week

Education

2021 - 2025

Boston University
Bachelor's of Science, Film/Cinema/Video Studies

2021 - 2025
2015 - 2020

St. Joseph’s Institution International
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, IB 43/45

2015 - 2020

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Industry Focus. “Entertainment and Leisure”

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