Marine Corps MOS · Support
4591 Communication Strategy and Operations Chief
Overview
A Communication Strategy and Operations Chief assists the COMMSTRAT Officer, Visual Information Officer, or COMMSTRAT Planner with communication planning and execution. The chief is proficient in the development of written and visual communication products.
Minimum clearance: Secret at entry, TS/SCI to maintain
Core Skills
- digital content production and editing
- social media and web content management
- visual information and multimedia design
- strategic communications planning support
- data-driven audience analysis and reporting
- project and workflow management
- technical writing and editing
- stakeholder engagement and coordination
- team leadership and mentoring
- training and standards enforcement
Civilian Software & Tools
- Adobe After Effects
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Creative Cloud software
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Adobe Acrobat
Civilian Career Paths
- Public Affairs
- Project Management
- Administration
- IT Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa) · Funded
- Certified Technology Specialist (CTS)
- Adobe Certified Professional in Web Authoring Using Adobe Dreamweaver
Career Growth
- Certified Technology Specialist: Installation (CTS-I)
- Certified Technology Specialist: Design (CTS-D)
- General Communications Technician: Level 1 (GCT1)
What the Work Involves
- Plan or direct development or communication of programs to maintain favorable public or stockholder perceptions of an organization's accomplishments, agenda, or environmental responsibility.
- Post and update content on the company's Web site and social media outlets.
- Write press releases or other media communications to promote clients.
- Prepare, rewrite and edit copy to improve readability, or supervise others who do this work.
- Develop story or content ideas, considering reader or audience appeal.
Related Occupations
- Writers and Authors
- Public Relations Managers
- Advertising and Promotions Managers
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Formerly Known As (Legacy)
Retired codes that converted into 4591. Each legacy page documents the cited history.
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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