| Job Title : |
Public broadcast specialist |
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| Job Reference : |
usang |
| Location : |
United States |
| Posted on : |
Wed May 07, 2008 |
| Job category: |
Arts & Media, National Guard, Enlisted |
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| Job Description |
Aspects of National Guard television and radio programs fall within the responsibilities of the public affairs broadcast specialist. Duties include:
- Coordinating the release of broadcast programs to National Guard units, distribution warehouses, the Hometown News Release program and civilian outlets
- Writing and disseminating news releases and broadcast and Web-based products
- Serving as a radio or television broadcaster
- Developing ideas for broadcast products
- Coordinating with civilian media representatives
Training
National Guard training usually is scheduled to accommodate a member’s civilian life, whether it is for the job or school. Each member first attends Initial Entry Training. After basic training, a solider then reports for Advanced Individual Training, which may vary in length depending on your specialty. Training continues for one drill weekend each month and one annual training period, which is usually two weeks in the summer.
Helpful skills
An ideal candidate for a National Guard public affairs broadcast specialist should:
- Be interested in English, journalism, research, speech and communications
- Understand the importance of deadlines and accuracy
- Communicate effective to live audiences |
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