Public Affairs Broadcast Specialist Job in 20003
Public Affairs Broadcast Specialist
Job Description
Newspapers, Web sites, broadcast television, and radio programs are an important source of general information about people and events in the Army National Guard. Broadcast journalists are involved in writing, producing, and presenting digital and broadcast news, entertainment, and music programming.
In the Army National Guard, these duties are generally performed by the Public Affairs Broadcast Specialist. Public Affairs Broadcast Specialists are primarily responsible for participating in and supervising the operation of radio or television broadcast teams or the Armed Forces Radio Television Service. Public Affairs Broadcast Specialists learn how to operate a video camera, program a disc jockey show, and put on a live-to-tape television newscast in all positions (anchor, control room operator, director, and camera person).
Plus, youll be building a better future. The skills you learn as a Public Affairs Broadcast Specialist will help prepare you for a future with wire services, and radio and television stations. Youll 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 Broadcast Specialist 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.
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications. Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability. Benefits subject to change.
Benefits
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Paid training
- A monthly paycheck
- Montgomery GI Bill
- Up to 100 percent Tuition Assistance for college or vocational training (up to $4,500 per fiscal year, 1 October 30 September)
- Retirement benefits for part-time service
- Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage)
- 401(k)-type savings plan
- Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans)
- Healthcare Benefits Available
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED (If you do not have a diploma or GED, you may still apply ask a Recruiter about how the Army National Guard can help you earn your GED.)
- Must be between the ages of 17 and 35
- Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards
- Must meet citizenship requirements (see www.NATIONALGUARD.com/monster for details)