POTENTIAL AREAS OF SERVICE
Gain insider insights into how a newsroom works and follow the creation of stories firsthand – from initial research and interviews all the way to publication.
Get a firsthand look at the daily life of a radio station and experience how shows are prepared, topics are researched, and stories are produced.
Join media professionals on shoots and productions, and gain firsthand insights into camera work, interviewing, editing, and editorial processes.
Explore fascinating local topics, follow investigations first-hand, and learn how stories and social issues are crafted into journalism.
What awaits you
Discover stories, meet people, and experience Ghana from a different perspective.
In the Journalism & Media programme, you will gain insights into media work in Ghana and accompany local media professionals in their daily work. Depending on your placement, current topics, and the specific setup of the editorial team, you can gain experience in print, radio, and/or television. You can assist with research and interviews, join field assignments, and experience firsthand how stories are developed and prepared for various media channels. Depending on the newsroom and the projects underway, there is also room to bring in your own ideas and help prepare or produce stories. This programme is not just for aspiring journalists or media students. What matters most is curiosity, a love of communication, good English, and a genuine interest in people and their stories.
INSIGHTS FROM THE FIELD
Experience radio and media firsthand.
Your typical day
Journalism doesn't follow a strict timetable. In radio production, for example, your hours will depend on scheduled broadcast and editorial times. When it comes to reporting, interviews, and field assignments, the day's flow is driven by breaking news. This means no two days are ever the same—which is exactly what makes this programme so special. Your weekends are generally free, unless a special journalistic project has been agreed upon.
At a glance
Age: 16 and older · no upper age limit
Duration: from 2 weeks or more
Start: Flexible
Location: Cape Coast & surrounding area
Areas: Print, radio and/or television
Language: good knowledge of English
is helpful
Prior experience: not required
Suitable for: High school students, graduates, university students, and anyone with a passion for journalism, media, and communication.
Accommodation: Host family
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Support: Dedicated local coordinators
Pricing & Inclusions
2 weeks · €1,990
Each additional week · +€420
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Airport pick-up & drop-off Accra ↔ Cape Coast
Host family accommodation
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner – including on weekends
In-country introduction & orientation
Organisation and coordination of your placement
Transport to and from your regular project within the standard framework
Personal, on-site support
Personal trip preparation & pre-departure support
NOT INCLUDED
Flights
Visa
Travel and international health insurance
Vaccinations or personal medical prep
Private excursions and weekend trips
Personal expenses
You don't just want to consume
media in Ghana, you want to
look behind the scenes?
We will personally guide you and, together with our local partners, find a media area that perfectly matches your interests and prior experience.
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