Public Affairs Officer - Navy

Public Affairs Officer (PAO)

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.

In an organization as large and complex as America’s Navy, it’s critically important to manage the flow of news and information for the Navy, the media and the public. Public Affairs Officers choose the best method to deliver information, respond to reporters and provide vital insight to top-level Navy decision-makers. With a growing world of digital media and lightning-fast news cycles, it’s up to you to make the right message always gets across.

Requirements:
a. Citizenship: Applicants must be United States citizens.

b. Age: Must be at least 19 years old and not have passed their 37th birthday at the time of commissioning.

c. Education
(1) Minimum of a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution with a 
cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.8 or higher on a 4.0 scale.

(2) Preferred degrees are in communication, public relations, public information, 
journalism, advertising, marketing, English, Political Science and International studies. Social Sciences and liberal arts degrees not listed in the preferred list are also acceptable. Degrees outside of those listed as preferred or acceptable will only be considered if the applicant has at least one year experience in a communication field.

Portfolio: Applicants must submit a portfolio to include but not limited to stories, 
photographs, speeches, communication plans, and/or any marketing material. Portfolios should demonstrate the applicant’s ability to research, plan, implement, and evaluate their 
communication efforts.

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