Public Affairs Representative- US Army Enlistment Required

Enlist as a soldier into the United States Army and become a certified Public Affairs Mass Communication Specialist who participates in and assists with the supervision and administration of Army public affairs programs primarily through news releases, newspaper articles, Web-based material and photographs for use in military and civilian news media. This is NOT a civilian contractor position.

Enlist for this particular role - this is not a general US Army enlistment.

No experience necessary. Position is entry-level. Minimum requirements can vary from 2-6 years of training for certification, depending on the role. All candidates are able to choose their terms of service when selecting their job prior to signing a contract.

JOB DUTIES

• Research, prepare and disseminate news releases, articles, web-based material and photographs personnel and activities
• Gather information for military news programs and publications
• Develop ideas for news articles
• Arrange and conduct interviews
• Write news releases, feature articles and editorials
• Conduct media training

PAID TRAINING

• 10 weeks of Basic Training.
• 26 weeks of Technical School with on-the-job instructions.

BENEFITS

• 30 days paid vacation annually.
• Full Healthcare coverage for you and your Family.
• Educational benefits worth over $72,000.
• Obtain Industry standard recognized certifications.

ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Between 17-34 years old.
• No felonies. (Defer Adjudication included).
• Current High School Senior, High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• Permanent resident or US citizen.
• Meet physical standards based on gender and age.
• Pass the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test.