46Q Public Affairs Specialist Augusta, ME (USA) |
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Company: | Army National Guard | Contact: | |
Post Date: | 02/09/19 | Phone: | |
Job Type: | Part Time | Fax: | |
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The Public Affairs Specialist participates in and assists with the supervision and administration of public affairs programs through news releases, newspaper articles, web-based material, and photographs for use in military and civilian news media. Public Affairs Specialists learn how to research, prepare, and distribute news releases; gather information for news programs and publications; develop ideas for news articles; conduct interviews; and write news releases, feature articles, and editorials. You may also conduct media training. Some of the Skills You'll Learn • 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 • Detail oriented • Enjoy researching facts and issues for news stories • Can write clearly and concisely Plus, you'll be building a better future. The skills you learn as a Public Affairs Specialist will help prepare you for a future with newspapers, magazines, wire services, and radio and television stations. You'll be qualified to pursue a career as a journalist, newscaster, disc jockey, writer, director, producer, editor, or correspondent. Earn While You Learn Instead of paying to learn these skills, get paid to train. In the Army National Guard, you will learn these valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance. Job training for Public Affairs Specialists consists of 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you'll learn basic Soldiering skills, and up to 12 weeks of Advanced Individual Training. Training consists of both classroom and field work. Benefits/Requirements Benefits
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Requires military enlistment. Programs and benefits are subject to change. Ask your Army National Guard recruiter for the most up-to-date information. Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability. This position may qualify for a bonus, ask your National Guard recruiter for the most up-to-date information. |