Public Affairs Specialist

Are You...

A skilled communicator?

Able to maintain poise under pressure?

Creative and self-motivated?

Interested in photography, videography, and social media? Skills You'll Learn

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 Bachelors Degree or higher may be available. Specifically, the Public Affairs Program is available to the PA rating. Related Civilian Jobs

Communications Director

Photographer/Videographer

Reporter/Writer

Public Relations/Marketing Specialist

Social Media Manager