Welcome.
I'm a Vancouver-based communications professional and freelance homes and design writer. Here, you’ll find a portfolio of my work in editorial writing, content strategy, design, and other projects.
vivian chong
COMMUNICATIONS & WRITING PORTFOLIO
About Me
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Hi, I'm Vivian. I'm a communicator, freelance writer, and professional overthinker (but it helps with copy editing).
I currently work in internal communications, where I help turn complex project updates into clearer, useful content. Outside of my day job, I write freelance stories about homes, interiors, and design.
I've spent years in the messy middle of design — studying architecture, coordinating real estate development projects, and learning how much thought, stress, and care go into a finished space. These days, I put that overthinking to better use, writing stories about thoughtful spaces and the people, process, and details behind them.
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When I’m not working on my next project, you can usually find me boxing, sipping coffee while watching squirrels outside my window, or reading and pretending I have my life together.
Experience
Vancouver Sun and The Province — Westcoast Homes & Design
Freelance Writer
November 2025 - Present
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I write local home, design, and developer profile stories, spotlighting the people and ideas that shape residential projects. My work was also featured as the cover story for the spring 2026 issue of Westcoast Homes & Design magazine.
Western Living
Freelance Writer
August 2025 - Present
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I write stories about homes, interiors, and design across Western Canada. My stories focus on the thinking behind a space, from material choices, to budget constraints, and personal stories that make a project work.
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Provincial Health Services Authority
Communications Intern
August - September 2025
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I supported the PHSA communications team with digital content planning to promote initiatives by Provincial Language Services (PLS), Health Emergency Management BC (HEMBC), and the Provincial Medical Imaging Office (PMIO). My contributions included writing articles for the staff intranet and developing social media graphics and videos.
Canada Wide Media
Editorial Intern
May - August 2025
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I pitched and wrote articles for BCBusiness, BC Living, Western Living, and Vancouver magazine. I also supported the editorial team with fact checking, research, social media content, photoshoots, and event coverage.
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CREW Network Convention 2024
Marketing Committee
January - October 2024
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I volunteered on the marketing committee and served as lead graphic designer for the CREW Network Convention hosted in Vancouver. I developed and designed social media and e-blast content to promote ticket sales and sponsorships. Our campaign included monthly spotlights on past-attendees and day-of social media coverage. For my contributions, I received CREW Vancouver’s Volunteer MVP award.
Education
Post-Degree Diploma, Professional Communication
Douglas College
2024 - 2025
Certificate, Foundations of Real Estate (FoRE)
​Urban Land Institute
2021
Bachelor of Environment Design, Honours Program
School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture
University of British Columbia
2011 - 2015
Skills
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Editorial Writing
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Copywriting
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Copy Editing​
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Campaign & Content Strategy
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Canadian Press Style
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Graphic Design & Layout
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Project Management
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SEO
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Technical Writing
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Typography​
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PR & Media Support​
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​Social Media Marketing
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Website Copy & Design
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Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat Pro)
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Canva
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Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
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Microsoft Projects​
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Wordpress, Wix