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Military Public Affairs Specialists and Broadcast Journalists
Median Salary
82,141
Workforce Count
2,114
Overview
What are the responsibilities of this role?
Public affairs specialists and broadcast journalists publish communication products through radio, television, video, and web content for worldwide distribution. They are responsible for advising leadership, public affairs planning, developing and executing information strategies, and community relations. Some are trained to operate audio and video equipment in both tactical and non-tactical environments.
What is the work environment like?
Public affairs specialists and broadcast journalists work in offices and broadcasting studios on land or aboard ships, or sometimes outdoors, depending upon the research needed for their articles.
How many people have this role in the Military?
2,114
Compensation
Understanding How Military Pay is More Than Just a Salary
Base pay is the standard income you’ll earn as a service member, providing a stable foundation to start achieving your financial goals.
- Always fixed based on rank and service time.
- Distributed monthly.
What is the typical salary range?
Salary by Years of Service
$124,041
2 Years
$84,928
6 Years
$124,041
10+ Years
Median Salary
Military Details
What Service Branches offer this role?
Is this a staff or leadership role?
Enlisted service members execute vital tasks, support operations alongside officers and develop role-specific skills to achieve mission success.
Learn More About Enlisted and Officer PathsWhat does the training for this role entail?
All enlisted service members complete basic military training, which includes time spent in a classroom and in the field, and covers tactical and survival skills, physical training, military life and customs, and weapons training. Public affairs specialists and broadcast journalists in the Military will gain skills through classroom study and on-the-job experience. Job-specific training may include:
- News, feature and sports writing and research
- Newspaper format and layout
- Photojournalism
- Radio and television programming and production
- Interviewing techniques
- Public speaking
- Media Relations
- Crisis communications
Education
Which college majors best prepare you for this role?
- Communication, General
- Journalism, Other
- Agricultural Communication/Journalism
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Journalism
- Radio and Television
- Broadcast Journalism
- Photojournalism
- Sports Communication
- Political Communication
- International and Intercultural Communication
- Science/Health/Environmental Journalism
Learn About How Military Can Pay for 100% of your College Degree
The Military has several programs that cover college costs — so you can pursue your education with little to no debt.
Learn More About Paying For CollegeSkills and Interest
What knowledge is essential to bring to the table?
- Communications and Media
- English Language
- Geography
- Customer and Personal Service
- Computers and Electronics
What personality traits help people thrive in this role?
Artistic
You love creating things and expressing yourself through art, writing and music.
Investigative
You love figuring out how things work and researching subjects that interest you.
Enterprising
You love taking risks in business or personal projects — and have the leadership skills to back it up.
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