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University of Southern California

ALUMNI

Shashank Bengali

Class of 2001, Bachelor's

Correspondent

Africa Correspondent, McClatchy Newspapers

Missouri correspondent, Kansas City Star, 2001-2003

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What are the top three skills journalism students should learn in college?:

1. Writing
2. Writing
3. Writing (as a college student you don’t realize what a rare skill this is, even in major companies)



What were your duties at ATVN? :

Reporter, Producer, Executive producer, 1999-2001



How did ATVN prepare you for your career?:

Learning how to write accurately, clearly, concisely—and fast.



What is your advice to aspiring journalists?:

Your first job—and even your second and third jobs—aren’t your last jobs. Don’t be afraid to go someplace new.



What should graduates keep in mind when negotiating their first job?:

Don’t be shy about asking for more money. The worst they can do is say no. And don’t undersell yourself. The ATVN mafia’s reputation is strong and growing.

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