Overview
Capture the takeoff of an F/A-18 from 10 feet away utilizing your video cam. Chronicle the exploits of fellow Sailors in 1,500 words. Draw on all your strengths to create a better future. And more.
Description
Mass Communication Specialists (MC) are Public Affairs and Visual Information experts. They present the Navy story to audiences in the Navy and to the rest of the world through a variety of media. MCs write and produce print and broadcast journalism news and feature stories for military and civilian newspapers, magazines, television and radio stations. They record still and video photography of military operations, exercises, and other Navy events. They serve overseas, on ships, and at stateside commands as photographers, public affairs specialists, newspaper and magazine staff, and TV and radio station staff and talent. MCs also create graphic designs in support of the public affairs mission, create and manage official Web sites, and perform high-speed, high-volume graphic reproduction.
Specifics
The Arts and Photography field offers a variety of ways to express your creativity while working in a unique and extraordinary environment.
- As a Mass Communication Specialist (MC), you could:
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- Prepare and write news and feature articles for publication
- Photograph events for publication and historic documentation
- Operate and maintain a variety of state-of-the-art still and video cameras
- Operate computer-based graphics software and desktop publishing systems
- Create original visual information displays and graphics
- Create multimedia design and production
- Design and manage public and secure Web sites
- Layout and design military newspapers and magazines
- Manage radio and television stations
- Operate video and electronic imaging equipment
- Operate digital electronic reproduction equipment
- Edit video news, features, and documentation
- Shoot still photographs and video for accident or incident investigations
- Conduct interviews
- Market stories
- Perform as a Public Affairs Specialist
Training
- Your training may also prepare you for a future career or enhance your current career as:
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- Still/studio photographer
- TV camera operator
- Photojournalist
- Film editor
- Illustrator
- Advanced training in photojournalism or digital editing is available to Reservists who display a high level of talent and motivation. This could lead to earning Department of Labor certification as any of the following:
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- Illustrator
- Draftsman
- Silk-screen cutter
More Information
To learn how you can pursue an Arts and Photography job in the Navy Reserve, visit ways to join or contact a Navy Reserve Recruiter.