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TV Internship
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Organization:
Abusua Foundation (NGO)
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Location:
Cape Coast, Ghana
Language(s):
English
End date:
December 1, 2010
Last updated:
November 13, 2009
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Area of Focus:
Communications Access and Infrastructure, Community Service and Volunteering, Media and Journalism
Start date:
January 1, 2010
Last day to apply:
February 1, 2010
Paid or unpaid:
Unpaid
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Description:
Abusua Foundation is looking for an intern to join its partner Coastal Television. As an intern you will be part of a team professionals working to create and implement television programming. You will be involved in scriptwriting, editing, and involved in all that goes to producing news, documentaries, and studio-based programmes.
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.
Skills:
Communication skills (written and oral)
Organizational skills – project planning, execution and evaluation
Filming, video editing, cinematography
Fundraising and development experience
Event management
Objective of placement:
The objectives of the placement are:
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.
Accommodation
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 4 bathrooms. There is a communal kitchen, living area and terrace.
Hours
Working hours are 8:30am – 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, unless otherwise specified.
Fees:
All interns are provided with airport pick-up/drop-off, 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 $300 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
Dates Available: Ongoing
Application instructions:
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http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/Internship/142250-208/c
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