Shashank Bengali
About Shashank Bengali
Shashank Bengali is a Senior Editor at The New York Times, where he has worked since 2021. He has a diverse background in journalism, including roles at the Los Angeles Times and The McClatchy Company, and he specializes in coordinating live coverage of international news events.
Work at The New York Times
Shashank Bengali has served as a Senior Editor at The New York Times since 2021. Based in London, he specializes in coordinating live coverage of international news events for the newspaper's digital platforms. He played a key role in the award-winning coronavirus live briefing, contributing to the newspaper's comprehensive reporting during the pandemic.
Previous Experience at Los Angeles Times
Before joining The New York Times, Bengali worked at the Los Angeles Times for several years. He served as the Southeast Asia correspondent from 2018 to 2021, based in Singapore. Prior to that, he was the South Asia Bureau Chief from 2014 to 2018 in Mumbai, India. He also held the position of National Security Correspondent for one year in 2012-2013.
Career at The McClatchy Company
Bengali's career includes significant roles at The McClatchy Company. He was the Africa Bureau Chief from 2005 to 2009 in Nairobi, Kenya, and served as National Security Editor from 2011 to 2012 in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. Additionally, he worked as a National/Foreign Correspondent for one year in 2010-2011 and as a Missouri Correspondent at The Kansas City Star from 2001 to 2003.
Education and Expertise
Shashank Bengali earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Southern California, where he studied from 1997 to 2001. He furthered his education at Harvard Kennedy School, obtaining a master's degree from 2003 to 2005. His academic background supports his expertise in journalism, particularly in international news coverage.
Editing Experience
Bengali has extensive experience in editing coverage of a wide range of topics. His work includes overseeing reporting on political races and major sports events, such as the French Open. This diverse editing experience enhances his ability to manage live news coverage effectively.