Public Affairs Specialist

Description:

Duties

• Plan, develop, promote, communicate and implement public affairs programs, projects and activities.
• Writes articles to tell the command's story.
• Write articles conforming to industry standard journalistic style following Associated Press (AP) and command style guidelines.
• Tailor articles, according to each platform as it relates to coverage of an event or issue.
• Edit draft and final news releases and news articles prepared by others.
• Write, copy edit, format and prepare text for electronic and print publication.
• Proofread, edit and rewrite articles for final approval before publication, providing feedback and coaching to authors.
• Employ the capture of digital still photography to professional photojournalism standards and techniques.
• Manage all aspects of weekly newspaper and daily news website including interviews with subject matter experts.
• Provide advice, as warranted, regarding media engagements and public relations issues.
• Arrange for media visits with subject matter experts and/or projects within and throughout the command.