Claire Hutcheon

Biography

Claire is a Niagara Falls, Ontario local who moved to Ottawa to attend university in 2021. She graduated from Carleton University in 2024 with a Bachelor of Journalism and a minor in English.

Claire was heavily involved in the Carleton community throughout her studies as member of the Ravens Sport Business Club (RSBC), Vice President of Student Services with the Journalism Society, and volunteer reporter for the Charlatan. She also held two internships with the National Post and the Canadian Association of Journalists. Now, she is returning to Carleton to pursue her Masters of Journalism and become a Teacher’s Assistant.

Claire’s reporting is inspired by the communities that surround her, and shedding light on underdeveloped stories. She found her passion in Audio reporting and hopes to someday start a podcast of her own. Claire brings empathy, dedication, and enthusiasm to her work.