Chief Public Affairs NCO

Overview

The Chief Public Affairs NCO supervises the duties of enlisted Public Affairs Specialists and advises the Commander and Public Affairs Officer on all matters pertaining to public affairs.

Job duties

• Advise senior officers on command information, public information and community relations
• Supervise Army public affairs programs, and radio and television broadcasting
• Advise on accuracy, propriety, timing and relative importance of information for release to the public and recommend methods of communicating information
• Develop, coordinate, supervise and participate in plans and policies pertaining to organizations, training and operations
• Serve as the principal noncommissioned officer in Army National Guard public affairs and broadcast organizations

Training

The path to becoming a Visual Information Operations Chief typically begins with enlistment as a 46S Public Affairs Mass Communication Specialist or 46V Visual Information Specialist, which require 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 12 to 34 weeks of Advanced Individual Training.

Helpful skills

• Supervisory and management skills
• Eye for detail
• Experience in best practices of public affairs
• Storytelling and editing experience
• Interest in the media

Civilian career relevance

The training you receive and skills you acquire will prepare you for a career leading teams in broadcasting, publishing, marketing or another field that involves public affairs, writing and editing, or news reporting.