By: Emmanuel Anyigba.
THE DEPUTY Presidential Spokesperson, Madam Shamima Muslim, attended the Academic Women Foundation Conference held at the Accra International Conference Centre.
Speaking at the event, Madam. Muslim emphasized the challenges women face in career progression within the media industry. She noted that many female journalists remain in the same role for years without rising to senior editorial or managerial positions. “You can work as a broadcast journalist for ten years and never become an editor, managing editor, or head of any department,” she observed.
She further highlighted the gradual changes in Ghana’s media landscape. Traditionally, morning shows were hosted exclusively by men, but now there is greater gender balance. However, she stressed that even in such balanced settings, female co-hosts are often overshadowed by their male counterparts.
“I know a number of female co-hosts who have won more awards in reporting than their male co-hosts, yet producers still defer to the men as the ‘main host,’” she explained.
Despite these challenges, Ms. Muslim expressed optimism, pointing out that the number of women in Ghanaian media is steadily increasing. “When you turn on your TV today, you’ll notice that more women are on screen, and they are excelling because of their brilliance. This gives us hope for the industry,” she said.
She also underscored the role of technology in creating new opportunities for women. Citing research, she revealed that digital tools and platforms are enabling women to carve out spaces for themselves in journalism and beyond. “Technology has become a powerful tool for women to create opportunities for themselves,” she concluded.
Source: Nationaltymes.com
