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Are you an aspiring journalist, story teller or digital content creator eager to make an impact in Ghana and get first hand experience working alongside some of the countries top media people and journalists. Report on current affairs, test your own creative writing skills and see what you could learn from a media and journalism project in Ghana. Newspapers, radio, TV and press opportunities are all available for you throughout the year.
30 hours of help per week
Content Writer: Write, edit and publish inspiring content.
Photography: Take, edit and provide amazing photos.
Video Making: Create, edit and publish digital videos.
Social Media: Maintain and update social media channels.
Amount: € 35 Per day
Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers and Donation to project
Description: Interns contribute €30 per day to cover accommodation, 3 meals daily, airport pickup, utilities, visa support letter, placement, in-country and project orientation, 24/7 in-country supervision & support from staff, t-shirt, sim card, comprehensive predeparture information, administrative support, application processing & review, maintenance and donation for our sanitary pad project.
2 days off per week
Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Team Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.
Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Discounts on Parties: Get discounts at nearby parties and clubs.
Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
Discounts on Accommodation: Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.
Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Free Parties: Get free entrance for the best parties in town.
Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Dance classes: Take free dance classes at our place.
Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.
Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely
Intermediate English
Between 18 and 80 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Are you an aspiring journalist, story teller or digital content creator eager to make an impact in Ghana and get first hand experience working alongside some of the countries top media people and journalists. Report on current affairs, test your own creative writing skills and see what you could learn from a media and journalism project in Ghana. Newspapers, radio, TV and press opportunities are all available for you throughout the year.
SMWEF Ghana is offering a unique opportunity for interns who want to sharpen their skills, gain hands-on experience and work with a team that values fearless, fact-based journalism. A good communication skills is needed for this project in Ghana.
With opportunities available within newspaper, radio and TV, you'll first gain hand experience in Ghana's media culture. This journalism and media internship program gives you a valuable insight into the industry while helping to support under-funded newspapers, TV networks and radio stations. Working alongside local journalists will give you a genuine and different taste of the environment in which you are reporting, and will not doubt cover a number of eye opening issues that are unique to Ghana.
Why Intern in Ghana with SMWEF?
1. Hands-on experience: whether it is reporting, research, video production or social media strategy, you'll be actively involved in newsroom operations.
2. Networking opportunities: connect with industry professionals and build relationships that could define your career.
3. Mentorship: learn from seasoned journalists with international experience and get career guidance that will set you apart.
Roles & Responsibilities as an Intern
1. Reporting & writing
2. Photography & design
3. Research & fact checking
4. Video/podcast production
Typical Hours
Monday-Friday; 4-6 hours a day; Occasional work at weekends but usually free for personal time and travel. Please be aware that some public holidays may cause some disruption to placement times / days during your trip.
Pre-requisites
No prior media training or qualifications are required, although an interest in journalism, reporting and media relations is expected.
During your free time you can take part in excursions, beach visits and tours to nearby national parks and other tour attraction centres in Ghana! Usually there are always small groups together, so you can explore the country together with other participants.
You can shop in the local supermarkets in the placement community, participate in weekend outreach programmes, documentary on football programs.
We expect all volunteers to respect our local culture, directions, be flexible and humble themselves during their stay at our place and at placement activity.
