Be persistent and reliable because it's a competitive profession and you may not get exactly what you want the first time, so you must keep trying. Also, remember that journalism is not only about writing and talking, it's about listening. Kendall's milestone moments  The first woman to win the James Cameron Award for distinguished journalism. She is a visiting Professor of Journalism at Lincoln University and is the co-author of a book on classical Armenian philosophy called David The Invincible. She is a specialist in Russian literature, her expertise on Russia and East/West relations spans over two decades.