About TV to Africa VOA-TV to Africa's news, current affairs and call-in programs educate and inform people all over the continent through a network of affiliate television and radio stations, as well as the world-wide web. Focusing on issues affecting Africa today, our insightful reporting and spirited dialogue offer Africans a unique, continent-wide debate on issues touching their lives. Our TV to Africa team includes experienced Washington and Africa based reporters, producers and video journalists who cover the latest news and events in the U.S. and the continent. Our programming opens the discussion between the U.S. and Africa about important issues that are specific to Africa. TV to Africa programs provide viewers direct access to heads of state and American officials - making direct connections among the peoples of Africa, America, and the rest of the world.   Internships  Click here to see our TV to Africa interns in action! In the competitive and changing television industry, nothing is more valuable for job-seekers than having "real world" experience. That's what the VOA TV to Africa internship program provides! Since its inception, nearly one hundred students have taken advantage of what we have to offer. Each semester, our interns work with experienced television producers and technicians to get hands-on experience in television production. In addition to helping to get our weekly studio programs on-the-air, interns are able to produce a final project for their portfolios. Projects include writing and producing promos, stories, and even full-length documentary or magazine shows. Work Environment, Schedule, and Payment Depending on the semester and class schedule, students can work up to 35 hours each week. The more weekly hours, the greater the possibilities! Interns are given access to a desk, computer, and other necessary tools for the job. Projects are assigned based on need and the student's interest. Work includes running teleprompter and telephone screening for live call-in shows; tape logging; topic research; guest recruiting; and other duties. Internships are unpaid, and students are responsible for making their own living arrangements while in Washington. Selection Process Potential interns are interviewed by the VOA TV to Africa Manager, and selected based on experience in television production and/or African affairs. Interested applicants should apply early in the semester prior to the term in which they wish to intern. About VOA's Africa Division The VOA Africa Division provides comprehensive radio news broadcasting in ten languages to the continent. English, French, Swahili, Hausa, Portuguese, Kirundi, Kinyarwanda, Amharic, Tigrinia, and Afan Oromo broadcasts cover news all over the continent at various times throughout the day. African listeners comprise 40 percent of VOA's total listening audience. TV to Africa was created to reach television viewers on the continent. Our programs reach consumers of broadcast and cable television outlets in approximately 33 markets on the continent. Africans throughout the Diaspora also watch our shows. Write for more information and/or send your resume to: Voice of America TV to Africa Division Roblyn Hymes, Intern Manager 330 Independence Ave., SW, Suite 1613    Washington, DC 20237 E-mail: africatv@voanews.com