ENLISTED

BROADCAST JOURNALIST

COMMUNICATING OUR MISSION

Radio and television are powerful tools for telling and preserving the Air Force story. Responsible for the recording, documenting and producing of radio and television material, Broadcast Journalists represent and communicate the interests of the Air Force. These specialists have a wide array of responsibilities and do everything from writing and editing copy and serving as on-camera announcers to maintaining the archive library to ensure information is saved for future generations.

Supervise broadcast radio and television programming
Perform documentation and maintain archive library
Operate the latest media technology–editing software
Produce news and information products to support mission requirements
Establish relationship with local and regional news media

Career tasks

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

MINIMUM EDUCATION

High school diploma, GED with 15 college credits, or GED
ASVAB REQUIREMENTS

General
QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of basic communication theory
- Favorable evaluation of a voice audition
- Absence of any speech impediment and ability to read aloud and speak distinctly
- Possession of a valid state driver’s license to operate government motor vehicles
- Normal color vision
- Completion of a current National Agency Check, Local Agency Checks and Credit
- Completion of 7.5 weeks of Basic Military Training
- Must be between the ages of 17 and 39

TRAINING & EDUCATION

How do we transform you from a raw recruit to an expert Airman in this field? From hands-on experience to college credit toward a degree, the path begins here.