Navy NEC · Communications
A05A Multimedia Director/Producer
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A multimedia director and producer plans, coordinates, and supervises coverage of events, exercises, and operations to meet public affairs and commander communication objectives. The director leads motion media crews, serves as an on screen crew chief and senior editor, determines production requirements, directs controlled productions, and trains personnel in broadcast journalism and advanced multimedia techniques.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- multimedia production direction
- public affairs campaign planning
- script analysis and revision
- crew supervision
- camera and scene direction
- audio recording supervision
- nonlinear video editing
- set design coordination
- production budgeting
- broadcast journalism training
Civilian Software & Tools
- Adobe After Effects
- Adobe Creative Cloud software
- Adobe Photoshop
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Adobe Acrobat
- Adobe Illustrator
Civilian Career Paths
- Public Affairs
- Project Management
- Training and Education
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Adobe Certified Professional in Video Design
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
Career Growth
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Avid Certified Professional: Media Composer
- Certified Technology Specialist (CTS)
- Adobe Certified Professional in Video Design
Also Common
- Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve Certified User
- Google Analytics Certification
What the Work Involves
- Plan details such as framing, composition, camera movement, sound, and actor movement for each shot or scene.
- Communicate to actors the approach, characterization, and movement needed for each scene in such a way that rehearsals and takes are minimized.
- Direct live broadcasts, films and recordings, or non-broadcast programming for public entertainment or education.
- Research production topics using the internet, video archives, and other informational sources.
- Study and research scripts to determine how they should be directed.
Related Occupations
- Film and Video Editors
- Art Directors
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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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