Improvise and strategize. Write a press release one minute. Appear on camera before the press the next. As a Public Affairs Officer in the Navy Reserve, you will be joining a group of elite Officers who specialize in the Navy public relations area. Your talent for communicating ideas creatively and effectively, determining the best media to deliver news and information, and providing intuitive advice to top-level decision makers may make this the perfect career choice for you. You may find yourself directing the development of a training video for an Explosive Ordnance Disposal team. Or perhaps you’ll help arrange a presidential visit to the Norfolk Naval Base, where you’ll have the opportunity to meet the President.

The hands-on experience you gain in the Navy Reserve is unrivaled:
Whether you’re coordinating a live webcast for the Navy’s web site, issuing a press release, or helping a Commander prepare an important speech, your creativity, communication abilities, and people skills will take you far. The experience and skills you develop in this role are essential to large corporations, government agencies, and colleges and universities worldwide. With the media exposure, management skills, and public relations experience, you’ll have the skill set to dive into virtually any media or public affairs position. The opportunity to document exciting news is the reality in the Navy Reserve, giving you a wide range of real-world experience and an unmatched portfolio.

Beginning with an indoctrination course in Pensacola, Florida, during your first Annual Training, you will apply your skills and knowledge in any number of service settings, including aboard Naval ships, on-site at Naval hospitals or bases, or even in major shore or Fleet command situations.

Qualifications
To be considered, you must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a communications field, such as journalism, advertising, radio/TV, cinematography, speech, marketing, motion picture production, industrial relations,
or photojournalism.

To learn how you can become a Public Affairs Officer in the Navy Reserve, contact your local Navy Reserve Recruiter today.