Clara Paulson
Cleveland,TN
Summary
Clara Paulson, a passionate storyteller, is a senior communication major attending the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga with a minor in honors. Paulson specializes in photography and has experience as photo editor for the University Echo, a photographer and writer for the university’s media and marketing team, and an editor for Rising Rock. When she is not behind a camera, you will find her outdoors, exploring hiking and mountain biking trails, paddle boarding, and whitewater rafting.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Raft Guide
Cherokee Rafting
Ocoee, TN
03.2025 - Current
- Guided rafting trips down the middle Ocoee River focused on customer safety and enjoyment
- Conducted pre-trip safety briefings, educating customers on equipment and procedures
- Provided social media content for the company
Media and Marketing Coordinator
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN
05.2025 - Current
- Photographed campus events to pair with articles, create social media posts, and build photo galleries
- Wrote articles that highlight campus life and culture
- Edited photos with Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom
- https://blog.utc.edu/news/tag/clara-paulson/
Multimedia Editor of Rising Rock
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN
08.2025 - 05.2026
- Directed team planning of video, audio, photo and written content
- Published multimedia stories documenting the culture of Chattanooga, Tennessee
- https://risingrock.net/
Photo Editor of The University Echo
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN
08.2024 - Current
- Recruited and trained team members
- Managed team meetings, distributed photo assignments
- Approved final submissions and selected photos for publication
- https://www.theutcecho.com/
Education
Bachelor of Science - Focus in Public Relations And Journalism
University of Tennessee At Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN05.2026
Skills
- Offering certified CPR and first aid
- Swimming confidently in still water and rapids
- Educating and entertaining customers during river expeditions
- Keeping customers safe during rafting trips on class II,III, and IV rapids
- Providing professional portrait, wildlife and marketing photography
- Creating articles and blogs
- Designing engaging social media and marketing content
- Leading teams as an editor
- Communicating in intermediate German and beginner Spanish
Accomplishments
- Placed 12th nationally in the 2025 Hearst Photo One competition https://blog.utc.edu/news/2026/01/utc-students-earn-prestigious-honor-for-communication-skills/
- 2025 golden press card awards best photojournalist in East Tennessee
Timeline
Multimedia Editor of Rising Rock
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
08.2025 - 05.2026
Media and Marketing Coordinator
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
05.2025 - Current
Raft Guide
Cherokee Rafting
03.2025 - Current
Photo Editor of The University Echo
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
08.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Focus in Public Relations And Journalism
University of Tennessee At Chattanooga