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
Required ASVAB score
General Technical (GT): 107 Learn more about the ASVAB .
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
Civilian career relevance
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.
Recruiter verification required. North Dakota availability, qualifications, training length, incentives and service terms can change.
Source: Army National Guard career record · Updated 2023-07-17