Description

We are recruiting for interns a radio placement with Eagle FM, an independent radio station located in Cape Coast, Ghana. Duties would include working with staff to create news and talk radio broadcasts, and assisting in the technical aspects of how the radio station operates.

Highlights

Placements will involve on-air support as well as behind the scenes support, including editing, advertising and additional support for on-air personalities. Interns are encouraged to share their creativity with local workers and interns in order to create new, innovative programs during their stay.

All interns are housed in the Abusua Foundation house, located on the University of Cape Coast campus. Breakfast and dinner are provided at the house, 7 days a week. Rooms hold 1-2 people and the house shares 2 bathrooms. There is a communal kitchen, living area and terrace.

Qualifications

* Experience in Radio Broadcasting (Undergraduate degree in Communications or Journalism preferred)
* Exceptional interpersonal communication skills
* Flexibility and an open-mind
* Cultural Sensitivity
* Good organizational skills
* Creativity

Minimum Education

High School

Intern Types

• Journalism
• Media (Radio, TV, & Film)

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support

Program Fees Include:

1) Programme Fee: All interns are housed at the Abusua Foundation house, and are provided with meals, accommodation, airport pick-up and drop-off, orientation and 24/7 emergency care support for a flat fee of USD 120 a week (this is the Programme Fee).

2) Confirmation Fee: This USD 500 fee secures the placement. It also pays for the placement set-up (going to the host organization and explaining the intern's background, etc.), donation to host organization (for their time teaching and training you), airport pick-up (getting the intern from Accra to Cape Coast, getting the staff member to and from Cape Coast, etc.). What is not included: Visas; Airfare; Health insurance; Travel insurance; Vaccinations; Local transportation

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Community Development
• Journalism
• Media Work
• Office Work
• Technical Assistance

Age Range

18+

This Program is open to

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

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Resume

Typically The Application Process Time is

2 - 4 weeks

Post Services Include

• Exit Debriefing Abroad

Abusua Foundation's Mission Statement

Abusua Foundation exists to create opportunities for young people to learn, share and develop skills necessary for personal and communal wealth. Abusua Foundation is a youth led non-government organization that focuses on youth development as a means of securing equal rights across society. The foundation's mission is to work with and mold the individual who takes care of others without discrimination; and to learn through all good means available to us towards impacting, sharing and shedding knowledge in the empowerment enterprise.

Year Founded

2003