46V Visual Information Specialist

OVERVIEW
A Visual Information Specialist plays an integral part developing multimedia and communicating information through design, audio, video, graphics and art.

JOB DUTIES

• Combine text, sound, photo, animation, video and graphics into a multimedia product in support of combat documentation, battlefield operations, public affairs and training functions
• Operate broadcast, asset collection, television production, video teleconferencing and distribution equipment
• Create illustrations, layouts, map overlays, posters, graphs, charts and websites

TRAINING
Job training for a Visual Information Specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 34 weeks of Advanced Individual Training at Fort Meade, MD with on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place on the job.

Some of the skills you'll learn are:

• Advanced graphics software
• Storytelling and design
• Electronic broadcast equipment operation, maintenance and repair

REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Electronics (EL): 93
Skilled Technical (ST): 91

Learn more about the ASVAB.

HELPFUL SKILLS

• Natural abilities in design and storytelling
• Interest in computers and operating electronic equipment
• Ability to work as a team member

FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The training you receive and skills you acquire will prepare you for a career in broadcasting, publishing, marketing or another field that involves visual storytelling.