Navy NEC · Communications
A09A Broadcaster
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A Broadcaster collects, evaluates, and prepares military information for radio and television, writes broadcast material, and conducts interviews. They operate studio and handheld video cameras, audio studios, lighting equipment, and editing systems, working independently or supervising groups of 3 to 15 broadcasters and videographers.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- broadcast writing
- on camera presentation
- radio production
- television production
- camera operation
- audio recording
- video editing
- lighting setup
- interview production
- copyright compliance
Civilian Software & Tools
- Adobe After Effects
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Photoshop
- Hypertext markup language HTML
- Adobe Creative Cloud software
- Canva
- Microsoft PowerPoint
Civilian Career Paths
- Public Affairs
- Music and Entertainment
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Adobe Certified Professional in Premiere Pro
- Avid Certified User
- Dante Certification Level 1
Career Growth
- Certified Broadcast Technologist
- Adobe Certified Professional in After Effects
- Dante Certification Level 3
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Also Common
- Dante Certification
- Google Analytics Certification
- HubSpot Content Marketing Certification
What the Work Involves
- Write commentaries, columns, or scripts, using computers.
- Coordinate and serve as an anchor on news broadcast programs.
- Analyze and interpret news and information received from various sources to broadcast the information.
- Receive assignments or evaluate leads or tips to develop story ideas.
- Post and update content on the company's Web site and social media outlets.
Related Occupations
- Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys
- Editors
- Public Relations Managers
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
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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