46R - Public Affairs Broadcast Specialist

46R - Public Affairs Broadcast Specialist46R - Public Affairs Broadcast SpecialistArmy Public Affairs Broadcast Specialists are involved in creating, filming, reporting, hosting and editing news and entertainment radio and television programs. Public Affair Broadcast Specialists are primarily responsible for participating in and supervising the operation of audio or video news for Army units or Armed Forces Radio Television Service (AFRTS). Duties performed by Soldiers in this MOS include Prepares scripts and news copy for Armed Forces Radio and Television Service radio and television programs and participates as host, announcer, master of ceremonies, and actor in radio and television broadcasts. Research, prepare and disseminate information through news releases, radio and television products. Perform as writer, reporter, editor, videographer, producer, and program host in radio and television productions. Perform operator level maintenance on assigned equipment and maintenance on a ssigned vehicles and generators. Training Information Job training for public affairs broadcast specialists requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 12 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instructions. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field, where youll learn hands-on how to operate a video camera and program a 30-minute disc jockey show. Youll also participate in a live-to-tape television newscast where youll work as anchor, control -room operator, director, and cameraperson. Some of the skills youll learn are Videography and video editingVoice skills for anchoring television news and performing as a disc jockeyWriting news, feature and sports copy for radio and televisionRadio and television programming and productionPublic speakingMedia relations ASVAB Score Required 107 in aptitude area GT Security Clearance Required Strength Requirement light Physical Profile Requirement 222121 Other Requirements Be able to type 20 WPM prior to school attendanceHave no speech impedimentsShow proof by official transcript of having successfully completed at least two years of high school EnglishMust possess a valid vehicle operator license Similar Civilian Occupations Broadcast News AnalystsPublic Relations SpecialistsRadio and Television AnnouncersReporters and Correspondents