PUBLIC AFFAIRS
COMMUNICATING OUR MISSION
Sharing the Air Force and Space Force story with a global audience requires captivating and informative communication. It’s the job of Public Affairs to shape the Air Force’s public image by building relationships with the community and managing relationships with a variety of media organizations. These Airmen develop scripts and graphics, serve as on-camera announcers, and document both ground and aerial missions to ensure information is captured for current and future generations to see.
- Supervise broadcast radio and television programming
- Operate the latest media technology–editing software
- Produce news and information products to support mission requirements
- Establish relationships with local and regional news media
- Conduct community engagement activities
Career tasks
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
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MINIMUM EDUCATION
A High School Senior (age 17 or older)*, High school diploma, a GED, or 15 college semester hours
*High School Students may start their application as early as the end of their junior year.
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ASVAB SCORE REQUIREMENTS
72 General (G)
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QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of basic communication theory
- Favorable evaluation of a voice audition and English diagnostic
- 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 at least 17, but has not reached age 42 on the date of enlistment
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.
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BASIC MILITARY TRAINING
7.5 weeks
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TECHNICAL TRAINING
108 days
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TECH SCHOOL LOCATION
Ft Meade MD
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STATUS UPON COMPLETION
Enlisted Airman with credits earned towards Mass Communications
