International Journalism in Ghana with Projects Abroad

  Ghana

• Accra: 
Accra

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months and 7-12 months
Typical Duration of Program: 9-12 weeks
Dates: All Year Round (you set the start and end dates)

Description: Interning abroad in the capital of Ghana, Accra, is a great place to either start or broaden your career in journalism. As the center of politics and official life in a key democratic West African state, there is always something worth writing about. Most of our Journalism Internship volunteers live and work in the city of Accra, which is famous in Africa for its lively nights and hectic days.

On our Print Journalism internships, you not only get an insider's view of how publications are run, but also the chance to put together an impressive portfolio of international work youve completed. Alternatively, a Radio or TV journalism internship offers you the chance to gain broadcasting or production experience overseas.

You will gain insight into the workings of the international media in a new cultural and political setting while also getting invaluable work experience abroad, which will enhance your resume and increase your prospects within the highly competitive journalism industry.

International Print Journalism Internships in Ghana with Projects Abroad

Interning abroad for a newspaper in Ghana will get you involved in a busy newsroom, give you skills to cope with deadlines, exacting editors and the chance to experience African life in the heart of Accra. You will also come home with a unique portfolio and a new understanding of the relationships between media, politics and audience.

Internships are available with a variety of private dailies, including The Statesman, The Chronicle and The Daily Guide. Experienced interns might work on one of the Government owned newspapers such as The Daily Graphic.

Your supervisor will be one of the more experienced journalists at your internship in Africa and will help you settle in. Then, armed with a press pass, you are free to research whatever you wish. We advise you to read up on West African life before you arrive so you are fully prepared. This is a great program for interns interested in politics and social issues, and even sports as you may find yourself at a soccer game, reporting on the outcome!

International Broadcast Journalism Internships in Ghana with Projects Abroad

Choice FM, Radio Peace and Radio Atlantic are just some of the stations where our interns have been placed. Some stations offer predominantly talk-based shows, while others focus on community programming, news and music. Take part in a radio journalism internship and you could find yourself on air on your first or second day!

All stations are broadcast to a large audience and are very popular - interns have been recognized on the streets of Accra from the sound of their voices! You might help produce a show, read the news, participate in debates and talk shows, or go out on the streets to ask people for their views on specific topics. One intern recently had his own sports program to present. Be eager and interested and you'll be rewarded with a variety of work and lots of tapes to take home.

International TV Journalism Internships in Ghana with Projects Abroad

Our final type of journalism placement involves working with television stations in Ghana.

The first TV option is with Metro TV, a private, free to air television station based in central Accra. Established in 1997, it is a station specializing in sports news and events. Metro TV has a large viewing audience; during the 2006 soccer world-cup 11.5 million viewers were recorded.

Your placement supervisor, the Senior Sports Reporter, will ensure that you are able to have first-hand experience of the daily activities of a sports TV station. You will begin the placement with an orientation period after which you will be involved with tasks such as reporting and scripting sports programs.

Depending on your previous experience and knowledge of sports, there could be the possibility of presenting on live television or appearing as part of a discussion panel. You will also gain experience of producing and editing programs. Soccer is by far the most popular sport in Ghana, so a good knowledge of this particular sport is essential.

We can now also accept TV Journalism volunteers at Coastal Television Station in Cape Coast. This is a community television project implemented by the Centre for Intercultural Learning, Talent and Development within the Central Region of Ghana.

The station produces educational programs about a diverse range of areas including health, the environment, conservation, poverty reduction, career opportunities and motivation, gender issues, education, human rights and democracy. Volunteers can go out into the field to film events and collect footage from within the Central Region before editing and putting together actual programs back in the office. This project is a great opportunity for anyone wanting to gain practical program making experience and your own ideas for new programs will be positively encouraged.

Highlights: The Ghanaian people, in general, are the friendliest you will meet. They pride themselves as being the friendliest in Africa, sometimes in the world! In order to appreciate the sincere friendliness of them please make every effort to instigate conversations with your host family and workmates. Only by doing this will you really learn and therefore appreciate the Ghanaian culture.

For your accommodation, you'll live with a host-family. All the families involved are extremely supportive of Projects Abroad and are eager to experience an inter-cultural exchange so they can learn more about the lives of volunteers.

This project offers the opportunity to become fully immersed in the culture in a manner which even the most hardened of backpackers could never hope to do.

Qualifications: No qualifications or experience are required.

Cost in US$: From USD 3,245 and up

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: Open-minded with a desire to travel.

Age Range: 16-70

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Ghana Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Projects Abroad's Mission Statement: As part of the global economy, Projects Abroad helps create local employment wherever we send volunteers. Employing local staff overseas and using their talents and knowledge is important to us. This local knowledge and support enables the organization to channel the skills of the volunteers from more affluent countries to regions around the world where they are needed. Volunteers also learn from their placements and the people they meet, and they gain experience in a chosen field. In the 21st century, we believe this mutual respect is what cultural exchange is all about.

Year Founded: 1992