Summary
Are You...- A skilled communicator?
- Able to maintain poise under pressure?
- Creative and self-motivated?
- Interested in photography, videography, and social media?
Writing
Speaking
Photography and videography
Training You'll Get
- PAs receive a 26-week rating course in Fort Meade, MD, with instruction in news writing, on-camera performance, photography, and videography.
- FEMA incident command system (ICS) and public information officer (PIO) certifications. Advanced training in photojournalism, digital imagery, editing and design, media relations, and crisis communication.
- Both full-time and part-time Coast Guard-funded educational opportunities leading to an associate or bachelor's degree or higher may be available. Specifically, the Public Affairs Program is available to the PA rating.
- Communications Director
- Photographer/Videographer
- Reporter/Writer
- Public Relations/Marketing Specialist
- Social Media Manager
Job Description
Are You...- A skilled communicator?
- Able to maintain poise under pressure?
- Creative and self-motivated?
- Interested in photography, videography, and social media?
Writing
Speaking
Photography and videography
Training You'll Get
- PAs receive a 26-week rating course in Fort Meade, MD, with instruction in news writing, on-camera performance, photography, and videography.
- FEMA incident command system (ICS) and public information officer (PIO) certifications. Advanced training in photojournalism, digital imagery, editing and design, media relations, and crisis communication.
- Both full-time and part-time Coast Guard-funded educational opportunities leading to an associate or bachelor's degree or higher may be available. Specifically, the Public Affairs Program is available to the PA rating.
- Communications Director
- Photographer/Videographer
- Reporter/Writer
- Public Relations/Marketing Specialist
- Social Media Manager
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