Journalism Internship Placements in Ghana
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Ghana is a country filled with interesting events, a rich local history and plenty of photography opportunities. Experience all of this as you work for a local newspaper, television station or radio station. This is a great way for prospective journalists to learn about the field and gain valuable experience in the growth of journalism.
Ghana has an interesting political landscape that is full of stories just waiting to be written. Our journalism internship will guide you in learning the mechanics of print publication and allow you the opportunity to advance your portfolio. Our media placements in radio and television give you the chance to learn about broadcasting and production which can be used on your CV or resume. This will give you an invaluable boost in a competitive industry.
All of our interns will be placed with in leading organisations that are well-known in the field of journalism. While the workload is demanding, this experience will be incredibly rewarding in the end.
Volunteer Duties:
• Writing news stories and featured articles
• Editing colleagues' work for publication
• Researching story leads and conducting interviews in the field
• Reading news on the air
• Producing important segments and writing copy for broadcast
• Attending press conferences
• Covering news conferences and human interest stories
• Proofreading stories and attending events
Ghana has an interesting political landscape that is full of stories just waiting to be written. Our journalism internship will guide you in learning the mechanics of print publication and allow you the opportunity to advance your portfolio. Our media placements in radio and television give you the chance to learn about broadcasting and production which can be used on your CV or resume. This will give you an invaluable boost in a competitive industry.
All of our interns will be placed with in leading organisations that are well-known in the field of journalism. While the workload is demanding, this experience will be incredibly rewarding in the end.
Volunteer Duties:
• Writing news stories and featured articles
• Editing colleagues' work for publication
• Researching story leads and conducting interviews in the field
• Reading news on the air
• Producing important segments and writing copy for broadcast
• Attending press conferences
• Covering news conferences and human interest stories
• Proofreading stories and attending events
Highlights
Journalism internship or volunteer work placements in GhanaLearn from interesting reporters and mentors in a competitive field
Enhance your own understanding of media
Add to your portfolio
Qualifications
No formal qualifications or previous journalism experience is needed, we just require our volunteers/interns to be adaptable, open-minded, and hardworking since internships can be demanding. We do ask that you sends us your resume in order to confirm a placement in the program.Volunteer Types
What`s Included
1. Airport pick-up from Accra International Airport & transfer of volunteers or interns to project site2. Local meals three times a day
3. Introduction to host family and program
4. Accommodation
5. Placement and supervision in program
6. 24/7 Hotline for support
7. In-country introduction/orientation
8. Regular Culture/Recreational Activities
(Personal spending not included)
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Program Locations
Kumasi, Ghana
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Program Details
Provider:
Our Generation Voluntary Organisation
Location
- Ghana: Kumasi
Terms:
Fall, Spring, Summer, Throughout the year, Winter
Program Duration:
1-2 weeks, 1-3 months, 2-4 weeks, 3-6 months, 6-12 months
Languages:
English
Participants:
American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African, Worldwide
Cost:
From USD $250
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