Community Radio Intern

  Ghana

Cape Coast

Term: Throughout the year 
Durations of Program: 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months and 7-12 months
Typical Duration of Program: 9-12 weeks
Dates: Ongoing

Description: Currently, The Abusua Foundation is working on behalf of Eagle FM, an independent radio station located in Cape Coast at the Cape Coast Polytechnic to recruit interns for placements ranging from two to four months. Internships are available for individuals who are up for the challenge of maintaining an excellent standard of journalism with limited resources.

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.

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

Cost in US$: Starting from $940 for 6weeks

Experience Required: no

Age Range: 18+

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

Participants Travel to Ghana Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Resume

Post Services Include:

• Exit DebriefingAbroad

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