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PUBLIC AFFAIRS MASS COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST 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