Navy NEC · Communications
A08A Master Photojournalist
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A master photojournalist covers and photographs newsworthy or documentary events and plans, coordinates, and supervises coverage of events, exercises, and operations. The photojournalist selects and prepares imagery, creates multimedia products from still images, video, audio, text, and graphics, approves captions and story text, maintains liaison with photo news media, and trains personnel in photojournalism and advanced multimedia techniques.
Minimum clearance: Secret
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
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
- 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 (CPRC)
- Adobe Certified Professional in Digital Video
- Certified Digital Marketing Professional (CDMP)
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.
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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