With that out of the way I will describe what an MC is and what they do:
(my rating insignia)Mass Communication Specialists are Public Affairs and Visual Information experts. They present the Navy story to audiences in the Navy and to the rest of the world through a variety of media. MCs write and produce print and broadcast journalism news and feature stories for military and civilian newspapers, magazines, television and radio broadcast stations. They record still and video photography of military operations, exercises, and other Navy events. They serve overseas, on ships, and at stateside commands as photographers, public affairs specialists, newspaper and magazine staff, and TV and radio station staff and talent. MCs also create graphic designs in support of the public affairs mission, create and manage official websites, and perform high-speed, high-volume graphic reproduction.
What they do
The duties performed by MCs include:
- Prepare and write news and feature articles for publication
- Photograph events for publication and historic documentation
- Operate and maintain a variety of state-of-the-art still and video cameras
- Operate computer-based graphics software and desktop publishing systems
- Create original visual information displays and graphics
- Multi-media design and production
- Design and manage public and secure websites
- Layout and design military newspapers and magazines
- Manage radio and television stations
- Operate video and electronic imaging equipment
- Operate digital electronic reproduction equipment
- Edit video news, features, and documentation
- Shoot still photographs and video for accident or incident investigations
- Conduct interviews
- Market stories
- Perform as a Public Affairs Officer
Related Civilian Jobs
- Screen Writer
- Photographer
- Photojournalist
- Copy Writer
- Reporter
- Editor (Film)
- Editor (Video)
- Camera Operator (Television)
- Graphic Designer
- Multi-media Artist and Animator
Once Recruit Training Camp is over in late October/early November I will be heading to Ft. Meade, Maryland. There I will be attending my "A" school for 25 weeks. In "A" school you have more freedom than in RTC, meaning I will have internet access again. From what I've heard "A" School is much like college, just a little more strict. Earning more privileges as I progress. From here on expect a few updates before I go to RTC, I will be somewhat busy in this last month of civilian life, but I will have enough time to update a bit I am sure.
27 days!
