Courtesy of Kimiya Shokoohi

Kimiya Shokoohi

Kimiya Shokoohi 

Digital Producer, the Olympic Channel, a subdivision of the International Olympic Committee based in Madrid, Spain

MSJ '14

Few other programs in North America provide the kind of resources, opportunities and unique insights that the Master's of Specialized Journalism program offers at USC. I chose the MSJ program knowing the school's rich appreciation of sports, along with Annenberg's exceptionally modern approach to storytelling, would allow me to further develop my work in a very particular field of journalism – international sports. The hands-on skills I gained through the MSJ program, including Abode Certification through complimentary courses offered by the school, helped me distinguish my work in a field in the midst of a digital evolution. The MSJ program offered me the flexibility, versatility and a field of highly skilled practitioners to further my understanding of sports in public diplomacy and international affairs.