Description

The Daily Guide, Ghana's second largest newspapers, is published by Western Publications Ghana Limited, the biggest independent press house in Ghana. Launched in 1999, The Daily Guide newspaper ensures a nationwide circulation by airlifting newspapers to all corners of Ghana. Their mission is to promote democracy in Ghana through objective and creative journalism which will inform, entertain and educate their readers. This press house also publishes 4 additional newspapers which focus on business, the youth, entertainment and current affairs news items.

Ghana's media industry is making rapid economic and professional advancement, according to the African Media Barometer-Ghana Report 2008 the Daily Guide newspaper is a pioneer in this area. The report revealed substantial development in media freedom and independence and showed the Ghanaian media to be one of the most successful on the continent. The print media in Ghana has been dominated for many years by two state-owned newspapers, but the landscape has changed with innovative, privately-owned publications such as the Daily Guide.

The organization is chaired by Mr. Freddie Blay, a lawyer and former politician who played a key role in solidifying Ghana's democracy by serving in Parliament for a total of 16 years, including time as Deputy Speaker of Ghana's Parliament. He continues to work as a lawyer and active politician in Ghana, whose voice remains a highly esteemed one in African politics. Ms. Gina Blay, a world-class journalist whose work has taken her to various parts of the globe, serves as managing editor.

The Daily Guide is a rapidly growing newspaper with each month seeing increased circulation and improved content. It currently employs over 100 staff, and its journalists are recognized as some of the most innovative and driven.

Qualifications

* You must be at least 18 years of age upon application.
* You must have a strong interest in journalism, the free press and mass communication
* In order to maintain the sustainability and high performance of this project all interns are required to complete a detailed hand-over document for successive interns.
* You will need to be flexible and tolerant, be able to work independently and show initiative and enthusiasm to face the many hurdles and challenges that you will encounter.
* Interns will have to provide examples of previous work and include a cover letter outlining why you wish to volunteer with The Daily Guide, what your objectives are and how you intend to achieve these objectives.
* The dress code is formal - Jackets on stand-by.
* The volunteer must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

Intern Types

• Creative Writing
• Field-Study
• Journalism
• Social Work

Languages

• English
• French

Cost in US$:

Cost Includes:

• Emergency evacuation services
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Registration fees
• Written materials abroad
• Written materials pre-departure

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Age Range

18 and above

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Dormitory
• Group living

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Other
• Resume
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

2 days

Ikando's Mission Statement

Ikando looks to support local community organisations through the placement of international volunteers. We seek to offer volunteers affordable, quality and skill specific placements with organisations that require their help. We believe our volunteers can be catalysts for change within these organisations. Ikando aims to communicate through its volunteers the positive story coming out of Africa.

Year Founded

2004