Journalism was a brilliant choice. I excelled in broadcasting, first at Kabral Blay-Amihere’s ‘The Independent Newspaper,’ where I did a short stint, and then to Joy FM, where I started as an intern under the leadership of News Editor FredChidi andPrograms Director Samuel Attah-Mensah. Being the first official private radio station in the country, the idea was for it to meet international standards. Initially, it felt daunting. What did I know? Almost all my knowledge was theoretical. Howwas I going tobepart ofmakingour radio stationa force to reckon with? To reach the heights of the BBCs and the CNNs? To always be ahead of the pack, and ensure fair professional reportage? I did not despair. Putting my whole self into the job; I took on big challenges, watched international media, sharpened my communication, writing and presentation skills so that they met international standards, developed alliances and valid sources of information. I endured long working hours and took up the first interest in online broadcasting by being the main character behind Joy FM’s online news portal myjoyonline.com. Little wonder then, that I was hired permanently after my internship, that I was chosen to report on big assignments like the first sitting US President to visit Ghana - President Clinton’s visit in 1998. I also had an opportunity to be invited alongside very seasoned journalists like Kabral Blay-Amihere and Kofi Coomson to travel to the United States for a 2-week journalism training across 6 states. Joy FM 23 The Birthday Journal
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