4543 - Advanced Visual Information-Photojournalism Marine

Summary

Advanced Visual Information-Photojournalism (AVI-P) Marines are the 45XX occupational field enlisted visual information specialists, specifically trained and experienced in photojournalism disciplines.

Master-level photojournalist, AVI-P Marines serve as the Service’s advanced storytellers through their extensive education and experience in visual communication disciplines.

AVI-P Marines use multidisciplinary techniques and elements to create master-level visual communication products that present compelling stories with strong visual impact and that can be used in multiple formats across a wide range of communication spaces.

They are responsible for conducting technical training and education in the photojournalism discipline to Fleet Marine Force and Supporting Establishment Communication Strategy and Operations (COMMSTRAT) Marines and will develop training plans that ensure individual and collective Training and Readiness task compliance.

AVI-P Marines will directly supervise the implementation of the 45XX indoctrination and managed-on-the job training (MOJT) programs related to 4541 technical skillsets and provide 1st-level validation of skills competency.

AVI-P Marines will mentor junior Marines in the technical disciplines of photojournalism and provide technical counsel to senior COMMSTRAT staff non-commissioned officers and officers regarding visual communication theory, application, and capabilities.

Prerequisites

Must possess PMOS: 4512, 4541, 4571, or 4591.

Requirements

Successfully complete the Department of Defense-Sponsored Military Photojournalism (MPJ) Course (C244661), Military Visual Journalism program at S.I.

Newhouse School of Public Communications, Syracuse University.

Waiver of course completion will be considered when specialized university training in photojournalism has been completed.

Submit transcript to 45XX OccFld Sponsor from an accredited university or professional civilian photographic school to certify completion of a minimum of 30 semester hours (or equivalent quarter hours) of photojournalism curriculum with correlating courses in: Communications and Society, Media Writing Fundamentals, Introduction to Graphic Design, Lighting and Concept, Photographic Storytelling, Communications Law for Journalists, Design and Production, Visual Editing and Project Development, Video/Multimedia Storytelling, and Audio Storytelling.

Include copies of course descriptions from university or civilian film school catalog.

POI CID

None

Duties

For a complete listing of duties and tasks, refer to the COMMSTRAT Training and Readiness Manual (NAVMC 3500.9C).

Training and Development Managers 11-3131.

Training and Development Specialists 13-1151.

Art Directors 27-1011.

Special Effects Artists and Animators 27-1014.

Graphic Designers 27-1024.

Set and Exhibit Designers 27-1027.

Producers and Directors 27-2012.

News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists 27-3023.

Public Relations Specialists 27-3031.

Writers and Editors 27-3040.

Broadcast, Sound, and Lighting Technicians 27-4010.

Photographers 27-4021.

Television, Video, and Film Camera Operators and Editors 27-4030.

Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture 27-4031.

Film and Video Editors 27-4032.

Combat Graphics Specialist, 4512.

Combat Photographer, 4541.

Combat Videographer, 4571.

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