35PX - PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER AFSC Officer

Summary

With so much of our information classified for the safety and success of our missions, it can be a challenge for the public to understand our goals. Public Affair Officers use their diplomatic expertise to educate the public while safeguarding the details of endeavors from foreign threats. These experts develop a strong working relationship with media representatives as well as serving as liaison with civilian organizations and other groups to properly share our story without jeopardizing national security.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver candid and timely communication counsel and guidance to leaders.
• Prepare information for news releases and other media channels.
• Research, plan, execute and assess communication strategies and activities.
• Develop a strong working relationship with media representatives.
• Promote public knowledge and understanding of our missions, organizations and capabilities.

Duties

• Develop and implement internal information programs and media relations.
• Plan, direct, and execute public affairs programs and events.
• Create, review, and coordinate release of information to the public.
• Advise leadership on public affairs matters and media engagement strategies.
• Manage crisis communications and community relations initiatives.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of principles and practices of communication and the Air Force
• No record of disciplinary action that brings into question integrity, responsibility or professionalism
• Completion of a current National Agency Check, Local Agency Checks and Credit
• No recorded evidence of substance abuse, emotional instability, personality disorder or unresolved mental health problems
• A valid state driver’s license to operate government motor vehicles
• Completion of Officer Training School (OTS), Air Force Academy (AFA) or Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC)
• Must be between the ages of 18 and have not reached your 42nd birthday

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.

Training Stages

• BASIC MILITARY TRAINING: 8.5 weeks
• MILITARY TRAINING LOCATION: Maxwell AFB, AL

Minimum Education

Bachelor’s degree specializing in one of the following: communication, journalism, public relations, visual information, broadcasting, advertising, business/marketing, management, political science, foreign area studies or one of the behavioral or social sciences

Components

• Air Force Active Duty
• Air Force Reserve
• Air National Guard