TV Internship

As a volunteer you will be part of a team professionals at Coastal Television, working to create and implement television programming. You will be involved in scriptwriting, editing scripts, and involved in all that goes to producing news, documentaries, and studio based programmes. Duties may include reporting stories on air and working as a video journalist.

Objectives of the placement
•    Assist Coastal Television in the creation and implementation of its programmes.
•    Advocate local and national issues, such as human rights, politics, civil liberties, social enterprise, gender issues and economic development.
•    Foster skill transfer between the interns and Coastal TV.

The Placement
Coastal Television is the first Community Television Station in Ghana. It is ‘free to air” and easily accessible to communities in Cape Coast, where it is located, as well as communities within 20kms radius of Cape Coast. Through the use of music, docu-dramas, folklore and a host of interactive programmes Coastal Television serves an important social mirror and a bridge in moving the Central Region from despair to hope.

The Intern
We are looking for people with a proven interest in media and journalism, and who want the challenge of working in a TV station in Ghana. We require a one month commitment, but internships can last up to one year.

Fees:
All interns are provided with airport pick-up, orientation in Cape Coast, 24/7 Emergency support, daily food (breakfast and dinner) and accommodation for $120 a week. For placements less than 6 weeks there is a flat fee of $720.

Deposit:
There is a $500 non-refundable deposit to secure the placement, which is due 30 days after acceptance by the programme. The rest of the programme fee is due 30 days before your arrival in Ghana.

What is not included:
Visas; Airfare; Health insurance; Travel insurance; Vaccinations; Local transportation

To apply email CV/resume and cover letter to amalawski@abusuafoundation.net