Shashank Bengali
Class of 2001, Bachelor's
National Security Correspondent for the Los Angeles Times
Africa Correspondent, McClatchy Newspapers
Missouri correspondent, Kansas City Star, 2001-2003
Survey1. Writing
2. Writing
3. Writing (as a college student you don’t realize what a rare skill this is, even in major companies)
Reporter, Producer, Executive producer, 1999-2001
Learning how to write accurately, clearly, concisely—and fast.
Your first job—and even your second and third jobs—aren’t your last jobs. Don’t be afraid to go someplace new.
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.