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46S Public Affairs Mass Communication Specialist

As an Army Public Affairs Mass Communication Specialist, you’ll supervise and assist administration of Army public affairs programs by researching, preparing, and distributing news releases, articles, web-based material, and photographs on Army personnel and activities. You’ll gather information within your unit and around the Army, you’ll develop ideas for news articles, arrange and conduct interviews, write news releases, feature articles and editorials, and conduct media training.

ASVABGT 105
Training10 weeks of Basic Training + 26 weeks of Advanced Individual Training
Physical demandsModerate
ClearanceNo security-clearance requirement is listed on the current public GoArmy profile

What the job involves

Typical duties

  • As an Army Public Affairs Mass Communication Specialist, you’ll supervise and assist administration of Army public affairs programs by researching, preparing, and distributing news releases, articles, web-based material, and photographs on Army personnel and activities.
  • You’ll gather information within your unit and around the Army, you’ll develop ideas for news articles, arrange and conduct interviews, write news releases, feature articles and editorials, and conduct media training.

Transferable experience

Skills learned

Writing & ResearchMedia & CommunicationsPublic RelationsPoise and professional demeanorCommunicate EffectivelyMake decisions quickly and on your own

Education insight

Training may support future education.

Estimated potential recommendation range: 6–18 semester hours.

EnlistReady estimate based on the longest training segment stated in the current public profile (26 weeks). Actual recommendations appear on an individual Joint Services Transcript and each college decides what it will accept and how credits apply.

Related degree ideas

  • Business Administration
  • Public Administration

Civilian connection

Potential civilian jobs related to 46S experience.

Military experience does not guarantee civilian employment or a salary outcome. Requirements vary by employer, location, education, certification, licensing, and experience.

Potential role

Communications Manager

Illustrative salary information: $38,000–$85,000 illustrative U.S. range; verify the matching BLS occupation and local market

Example employers: Large employers, Government agencies, Professional-services firms

Credential note: A college degree may be required or preferred; some employers may also require professional certification or licensing.

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Potential role

Crisis Communications Specialist

Illustrative salary information: $38,000–$85,000 illustrative U.S. range; verify the matching BLS occupation and local market

Example employers: Large employers, Government agencies, Professional-services firms

Credential note: A college degree may be required or preferred; some employers may also require professional certification or licensing.

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Potential role

Public Relations Manager

Illustrative salary information: $38,000–$85,000 illustrative U.S. range; verify the matching BLS occupation and local market

Example employers: Large employers, Government agencies, Professional-services firms

Credential note: A college degree may be required or preferred; some employers may also require professional certification or licensing.

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