PLACEMENT OVERVIEW

Location: Accra Start dates: Available all year round, you choose your start date Duration: Minimum stay is 2 weeks, up to a maximum of 16 weeks. Requirements: You should have some experience in Journalism or Social Studies. Minimum age 17. Compensation: Unpaid Price: £1,495 for 4 weeks, ranging to £2,295 for 12 weeks. Full Price List and other Currencies      What's included: ►Arranging the internship, ►Full pre-departure support and assistance, ►Payment protection insurance ►Accommodation ►Food ►Meeting you at the nearest Airport ►Transfer to your accommodation ►Transport to and from your project ►In-country team support and backup ►24-hr emergency support ►Certificate of Completion. What's not included: Flights, travel insurance, cost of visa, return transfer to the airport.

The HN Newspaper is a privately-run newspaper which has been in existence since 2002, with around 15 member of staff working here, and it is sold throughout the country. It is published three times a week and is read by a wide range of people from many different social backgrounds, and the circulation figures are between 5000 and 7,500. The paper covers a wide range of topics, including sports, politics, business, finance and entertainment, plus it also has an Editorial section.  The newspaper has four Departments: Editorial, Marketing, Advertising and Production.  the Editorial department, is where the reporting, gathering of information and news editing takes place, and the Marketing section, which handles sales, distribution, advertising, and more. You will be given the chance to visit these departments during your placement. After detailed discussion with you to ascertain what you're looking for, we try to tailor your Work Experience internship to suit your specific requirements, to en sure you gain the maximum benefit and experience from the placement. WORK CONTENT : The work that you will be involved in will depend on your experience and abilities, but you will be able to get involved in the basics of Journalism.      It is more than likely that you will be able to get involved in assisting the Journalists with getting stories, gathering your own information, taking photos, writing reports, editing and more.  If there is something that you are particularly interested in, please let us know and we shall see if we can arrange it for you.     On a typical day you will be gathering information for the stories, processing/editing it and getting it ready for final print.  On a typical production day you will normally start work about 8.30am and finish between 5.00pm to 7.00pm, but there are no strict hours. Back to Top

WHAT YOU'LL GAIN FROM DOING THIS PROJECT:

• An exciting, never-to-be-forgotten adventure into Africa and Ghanaian culture.

• New skills, more confidence, a greater understanding of a different culture, invaluable personal and professional development.

• An entry on your CV or Résumé that will put you head and shoulders above most others in the job market

• And best of all ... an unforgettable experience!