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46S Public Affairs Mass Communication Specialist

Submitted by lromanello on Tue, 02/26/2019 - 11:15

OVERVIEW
Army National Guard Public Affairs Mass Communication Specialists go where the action is, getting their boots dirty while telling the stories they find. They provide material for newspapers and magazines and produce videos, press releases and more. They also assist with the supervision and administration of Army National Guard Public Affairs programs. If it has words and pictures, they learn and master the art and science of producing it.

JOB DUTIES

  • Research, prepare and disseminate news releases, articles, web-based material and photographs on Army National Guard personnel and activities
  • Gather information for military news programs and publications within a unit and around the Army National Guard
  • Develop ideas for news articles
  • Arrange and conduct interviews
  • Write news releases, feature articles and editorials
  • Conduct media training

TRAINING
Job training for an Army National Guard Public Affairs Mass Communication Specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 21 weeks and 3 days of Advanced Individual Training at Fort Meade, MD with on-the-job instructions.

Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part takes place in the field, including learning hands-on how to write news stories, operate a camera, and edit newspapers and photographs. You'll also put together a real newspaper, contributing stories and photographs.

Some of the skills you'll learn are:

  • News, feature and sports writing and research
  • Newspaper design and production
  • Interviewing techniques
  • Photojournalism (photography journalism)
  • Public speaking
  • Media relations

HELPFUL SKILLS

  • Interest in English, journalism, communications, computers and photography
  • Ability to speak clearly in front of an audience
  • Eye for detail
  • Interest in researching facts and issues for news stories
  • Ability to write clearly and concisely

REQUIREMENTS
Those who want to serve must first take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB), a series of tests that helps you better understand your strengths and identify which Army jobs are best for you. 

REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
General Technical (GT): 107

Learn more about the ASVAB. 

FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The training and skills you receive will prepare you for a wide range of careers in journalism, media and content production. You'll get real-world experience in magazine or newspaper writing, video production, photography, story crafting, and more. This training will set you up for a job as an editor, public relations specialist, camera operator or journalist, or even as on-screen talents such as a news reporter or anchor.

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46S
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Public Affairs Mass Communication Specialist

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Soldiers who specialize in the Public Affairs career field are expert storytellers, putting the Soldier experience into words and pictures. As an Army National Guard Public Affairs Mass Communication Specialist, you go where the action is, getting your boots dirty while telling the stories you find.

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Soldiers who specialize in the Public Affairs career field are expert storytellers, putting the Soldier experience into words and pictures. As an Army National Guard Public Affairs mass communication specialist, you go where the action is, getting your boots dirty while telling the stories you find. You'll provide material for newspapers and magazines, producing videos, press releases and more.