3N0X6 - PUBLIC AFFAIRS AFSC Enlisted

Summary

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.

What You’ll Do

• Create multimedia content to tell our story, share news and deliver information.
• Operate professional cameras, editing software and other technologies.
• Develop relationships with media representatives and community leaders.
• 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 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.

Training Stages

• BASIC MILITARY TRAINING: 7.5 weeks
• TECHNICAL TRAINING: 108 Days
• TECH SCHOOL LOCATION: Ft. Meade, MD
• STATUS UPON COMPLETION: Enlisted Airman with credits earned towards Mass Communications

Minimum Education

You must be 17–42 years of age, a U.S. citizen and obtain a qualifying ASVAB score. High School Students may start their application as early as the end of their junior year. Applicants who are non-graduates or non-alternate credential holders must obtain an AFQT Test score of 65 or higher on the ASVAB.

Components

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