Basic Job Description
Army Public Affairs Broadcast Specialists are involved in creating, filming, reporting, hosting and editing news and entertainment radio and television programs. Public Affair Broadcast Specialists are primarily responsible for participating in and supervising the operation of audio or video news for Army units or Armed Forces Radio Television Service (AFRTS).
Duties performed by Soldiers in this MOS include:
Prepares scripts and news copy for Armed Forces Radio and Television Service radio and television programs and participates as host, announcer, master of ceremonies, and actor in radio and television broadcasts.
Research, prepare and disseminate information through news releases, radio and television products. Perform as writer, reporter, editor, videographer, producer, and program host in radio and television productions. Perform operator level maintenance on assigned equipment and maintenance on assigned vehicles and generators.
Training Information
15 weeks, 3 days, at Fort Meade, MD
ASVAB Score Required: 110 in aptitude area GT
Security Clearance: None
Strength Requirement: light
Physical Profile Requirement: 222121
Other Requirements
- Be able to type 20 WPM prior to school attendance
- Have no speech impediments
- Show proof by official transcript of having successfully completed at least two years of high school English
- Must possess a valid vehicle operator license
Similar Civilian Occupations
- Broadcast News Analysts
- Public Relations Specialists
- Radio and Television Announcers
- Reporters and Correspondents
