Ghana: New magazine seeks writers

New magazine seeks writers
A new development magazine is seeking writers and contributors. The magazine is being launched by the Black Star Media Services, a new media company based in Accra, Ghana. The magazine, called the Ghanaian oracle will be launched in October 2005.
About the Ghanaian Oracle
The Ghanaian Oracle is a monthly magazine of news analysis, information, campaigning and culture. It provides a forum for people of progressive orientation and thinking to debate ideas, opinions and action relevant to the development and progress of Ghana and its people.
It exists to report on issues of development, poverty and inequality; to focus attention on the unjust relationship between the powerful and the powerless in Ghana and Africa; to debate and campaign for the radical changes necessary to meet the material and spiritual needs of all Ghanaians and Africans in general.

EDITORIAL CHARTER
The Ghanaian Oracle reflects a broad range of political views and opinions in Ghana and Africa. Its editorial policy therefore reflects this progressive thinking and orientation. Our Editorial policy is based on the following beliefs:
• that society should be organised to meet social and individual needs of people,
• poverty and deprivation can be countered through social action.
• that massive indebtedness of poor nations such as Ghana to the rich has forced millions of people to live in hunger and despair is unacceptable.
• that resources exist for people to live in dignity, this goal must be countered through social campaigns and action for a better world.
• that discrimination has affected the rights of minorities and marginalised communities, hence the eradication of discrimination on the basis of tribe, race, gender, nationality, religion and mental ability is as central to national cohesion as it is for social stability and the ending of exploitation.
• lasting social change to the real benefit of those exploited and oppressed can only come about through their own self – organisation and empowerment.
Accordingly we stand for:
• One Ghana, one nation, one people: the solidarity of all Ghanaians to act and promote the national interest, and to avoid discrimination and prejudices based on tribe and social origins.
• Pan Africanism: the right of Africans to build pan African institutions as forms of popular unity between peoples, and to protect African heritage and resources for the betterment of Africans.
• Internationalism: mutual solidarity between those organising for a better world against the new world order of the multi-nationals, banks and unaccountable inter-international and governmental institutions.
• Sustainable, socially useful production: redistribution of wealth so that all people have the right and opportunity to earn an independent livelihood.
• Self-determination and democracy: the right of peoples to determine their own future and preferred form of government free from state repression.
• Interdependence: we live in a global inter dependent world, and must work in solidarity with like minded people the world over to achieve social justice for all.
The magazine is seeking to recruit a host of feature writers, editors, and contributors. Major areas of interest are in politics, the environment, development, arts, book reviewers, gender and history. We are looking for writers from all over Africa and the rest of the world. For more information and guidelines for potential writers, please visit our website.
Potential writers and contributors should send a short statement of interest to:
[email protected]/[email protected]
You can also visit our website: www.ghanaianoracle.com
The Ghanaian Oracle is published by Black Star Media Services. ©

The Ghanaian Oracle
Job Advertisements

EDITOR
Full time, based in Accra, Ghana.

The Ghanaian Oracle is a monthly magazine of news analysis, information, campaigning and culture based in Accra, Ghana. We are seeking a highly motivated individual to take on the challenging role of Deputy Editor. The ideal candidate will have excellent editorial and production management skills as well as sound knowledge of Ghanaian politics and history, and internationally, particularly grass-roots development and social issues.

The Editor will work closely with the Editor on commissioning, editing, proofreading and budgeting as well as participating in the general management of the magazine through attending monthly editorial and management meetings. He or she will be responsible for organising the production process and managing a small team of production staff and volunteers. Experience of using DTP programmes, especially QuarkXpress and Photoshop, is a must.

Applicants must be educated to university level or equivalent, preferably with additional qualifications in journalism and/or publishing as well as a minimum of two years’ experience in a similar role.

Send your CV and covering letter to: The Ghanaian Oracle, 25 Hester Road, Edmonton, London N18 2RF. UK or the [email protected]; or P. O. Box 272, Accra New Town, Accra, Ghana.

Closing date is 15 September 2005.

COMMISSIONING -EDITOR – Part time
The Ghanaian Oracle is a monthly magazine of news analysis, information, campaigning and culture based in Accra, Ghana. We are seeking a highly motivated individual to take on the challenging role of Deputy Editor. The ideal candidate will have excellent editorial and production management skills as well as sound knowledge of Ghanaian politics and history, and internationally, particularly grass-roots development and social issues.

The sub-editor’s work will involve editing and proofreading copy according to Red Pepper’s style and for lucidity and accessibility, ensuring articles fit particular word counts. Accuracy and an eye for detail are paramount. He or she will have a flair for writing headlines and captions. He or she will also be liaising with writers to clarify facts and details. Capacity to work under pressure and to strict, sometimes hourly deadlines is essential as is a good sense of humour and calm personality.

A minimum of two years’ sub-editing experience in a similar role with experience of using QuarkXpress and Photoshop is essential.

OFFICE MANAGER/EVENTS COORDINATOR – Full time
The Ghanaian Oracle needs an Office Manager. You will be working in the lively, stimulating and friendly atmosphere of the Ghanaian Oracle, Ghana's leading independent monthly. Duties include a range of administrative tasks: database, email and mail management; coordinating with and contacting other administrative and editorial staff; word processing, filing, marketing, mailouts and telephone duties.

Marketing Manager – Full time
The Ghanaian Oracle needs a Marketing Manager to market the magazine and sell advertising space. As marketing Manager, you will be working in the stimulating and friendly atmosphere of the Ghanaian Oracle, Ghana's leading independent monthly. Duties include a range of tasks: database, email and mail management; coordinating with and contacting potential advertisers, and companies. Other managerial and administrative duties such as word processing, mailouts and organising events for the Ghanaian Oracle.

To apply for any of the above listed positions, send your CV and supporting letter to:
The Managing Editor,Ghanaian Oracle, 25 Hester Road, Edmonton, London N18 2RF. UK or the [email protected]
Closing date is 15 September 2005.