NAVY Public Affairs Officer

Public Affairs Officers (PAOs) are masters of communication, defending our fleet from misinformation and negative publicity. Working with Mass Communication Specialists, it is the job of PAOs to help America’s Navy shine in the spotlight of our nation, ensuring we always put our best selves forward. Responsibilities include:

• Supervise the writing and delivery of press releases and reports and provide information to news media and civic organizations
• Brief military personnel before they meet with the public and news media and schedule and conduct news conferences

PAY AND BENEFITS

From the day you start, you’ll receive:

• Competitive Salary
• Free Health Insurance
• Free Housing
• A Retirement Plan
• 30 Days Paid Vacation Per Year

EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES

Beyond professional credentials and certifications, the Navy can help ease your financial burdens and advance your career with generous financial assistance and continuing education programs, including:

• Post-9/11 GI Bill
• Navy Tuition Assistance Program
• Naval Postgraduate School (NPS)
• Navy College Program
• VOLED Assistance Center
• VOLED Region Advisors
• Navy War College (NWC)
• USAF Air University Air Command and Staff College

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Students may apply in last 12 months of pursuing degree
• U.S. citizen or equivalent
• Age 17 - 42

General qualifications may vary depending upon whether you’re currently serving, whether you’ve served before or whether you’ve never served before.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Public Affairs Officers may serve anywhere there is an audience—from aircraft carriers, to shoreside bases and installations, to the Pentagon and other high-profile locations around the world.

INFORMATION

For more information or to apply, please contact your Naval representative by phone, text or email!