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46A

Public Affairs, General

Description

Commands Public Affairs (PA) units or advises the commander on all PA matters. Develops, coordinates, and supervises these activities within the command.

Core Skills

  • public affairs strategy
  • media relations
  • crisis communication
  • content development and editing
  • social media management
  • stakeholder communication
  • leadership and team management
  • briefing and public speaking
  • brand and reputation management
  • writing and storytelling
  • campaign planning and execution
  • metrics and analytics interpretation
  • policy and message alignment
  • cross-functional coordination
  • training and mentoring communicators

Common Certifications

  • Accredited in Public Relations (APR)
  • Certified Public Relations Counselor (CPRC)
  • Digital Marketing Professional Certification (AMA PCM or HubSpot)
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)

Civilian Career Paths

  • PUBLIC AFFAIRS
  • PROJECT MANAGEMENT
  • ADMINISTRATION
  • TRAINING AND EDUCATION

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