NEC
A08A
Master Photojournalist
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Master-level multimedia photojournalist that covers and photographs events of news/documentary interests as well as plans, coordinates and supervises the coverage of events, exercises and operations to meet public affairs and commander communication objectives. Serves as visual communications subject matter expert and editor to select and prepare imagery to support internal and external news media requirements. Uses still and video imagery, combined with audio recordings, text and graphics to create master-level multimedia products that present compelling stories of military operations and personnel with strong visual impact and that can be used in multiple formats across a wide range of communication spaces. Writes edits and approves captions and text for feature and news stories. Maintains liaison with photo-news media. Trains personnel in photojournalism and advanced multimedia techniques.
Core Skills
- visual coverage planning
- photojournalism editing
- multimedia storytelling
- caption approval
- public affairs advising
- news media liaison
- team supervision
- visual asset selection
- advanced photo editing
- photojournalist training
Common Certifications
- Adobe Certified Professional in Photoshop
- Adobe Certified Professional in Premiere Pro
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Public Relations Counselor
- HubSpot Content Marketing Certification
- Certified Digital Marketing Professional
- Google Analytics Certification
Civilian Career Paths
- PUBLIC AFFAIRS
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Adobe Certified Professional in Photoshop
- Adobe Certified Professional in Premiere Pro
- HubSpot Content Marketing Certification
- Google Analytics Certification
Career Growth
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Public Relations Counselor
- Adobe Certified Professional in Digital Video
- Certified Digital Marketing Professional
Data sourced from official Navy publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.