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specifically news anchors such as Isiah Carey and Ruben Dominguez of FOX26 KRIV-TV,
Khambrel Marshall of NBC2 KPRC-TV, and the discussion was led by Sherry Williams, anchor
at KHOU-TV.
The focus of the discussion revolved around acquiring and excelling in news room internships.
"You have to get to the door in order to get through the door," Marshall said.
Khambrel Marshall is Chief Meteorologist at NBC2 and also coordinates the internship program.
"We dont expect interns to come in with pedigrees," Marshall said, "You have to know how to
sell you and your skill set - you need to have a skill set."
Ruben Dominguez is the internship coordinator at his news station where he looks for incoming
interns with desire, passion, and drive. He says the worst thing an intern could do is just sit and
wait for someone to direct them.
"I know its hard and the first day is overwhelming, but you have to get over that. You have to
get over that hurdle," Dominguez said.
The fourth panel began at noon. "Alumni Connection: The Real Deal about Succeeding in
Media" brought back former TSU journalism students to discuss their progress since graduating.