Journalists enlisted in the Army and Navy and other branches of the military report news to military personnel. Journalists work as voice commentators, writers or as film journalists. The journalist reports news of relevant information in accordance with military guidelines.

Training Required to Become a Navy Journalist

In addition to their basic training, Army and Navy journalists have to take recruitment courses referred to as Basic Public Affairs Specialist-Writer Courses. During the course of these sessions, auditions are held for broadcast journalists. After the auditions are reviewed, the best candidates are offered enrollment in the Basic Public Affairs Specialist-Broadcast course. The candidate is then required to complete an additional 6 months of employment at an Armed Forces Radio and Television Service or a facility of the US Navy Broadcasting Service. Learn more about journalism divisions within the Army and Navy by clicking here. Click Here to find out what happens behind the scenes as a US Navy journalist.

Always in the News

After retiring from military service, the US Navy journalist has several career options from which to choose. Journalists can seek careers with local broadcasting agencies or newspaper publications. Writers may also find online jobs working from home for different websites. Voice broadcasters may find careers at local television or radio stations reporting the news. Renowned Army and Navy veteran broadcasters  find employment with national broadcasting services to report breaking military news to the public. Click Here to find out more about career opportunities in journalism within the US military. Photo courtesy of http://www.flickr.com/photos/shuttercat7/1340707824/