Navy NEC · Communications
A07A Photojournalist Journeyman
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A photojournalist journeyman covers and photographs events of news or documentary interest and communicates with audiences through pictures and words. The photojournalist produces news and feature pictures, picture stories, and multimedia packages while applying writing, layout, design, photography, and limited motion media capture and editing skills.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- news photography
- documentary storytelling
- feature writing
- caption writing
- photo editing
- multimedia production
- layout design
- motion media capture
- public affairs support
- digital asset archiving
Civilian Software & Tools
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Acrobat
- Adobe After Effects
- Adobe Creative Cloud software
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe InDesign
- Apple macOS
Civilian Career Paths
- Public Affairs
- Administration
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Adobe Certified Professional in Photoshop
- Adobe Certified Professional in Premiere Pro
- HubSpot Content Marketing Certification
- Google Analytics Certification
Career Growth
- Adobe Certified Professional in Digital Video
- Certified Digital Marketing Professional (CDMP)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD)
What the Work Involves
- Adjust apertures, shutter speeds, and camera focus according to a combination of factors, such as lighting, field depth, subject motion, film type, and film speed.
- Create artificial light, using flashes and reflectors.
- Determine desired images and picture composition, selecting and adjusting subjects, equipment, and lighting to achieve desired effects.
- Transfer photographs to computers for editing, archiving, and electronic transmission.
- Use traditional or digital cameras, along with a variety of equipment, such as tripods, filters, and flash attachments.
Related Occupations
- Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators
- Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators
- Graphic Designers
- Special Effects Artists and Animators
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
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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