Mass Communications Specialist (MC)

Mass Communications Specialist (MC)Mass Communications Specialist (MC)Mass Communication Specialist (MC) are Public Affairs and Visual Information experts. They present the Navy story to audiences in the Navy and to the rest of the world through a variety of media. MCs write and produce print and broadcast journalism news and feature stories for military and civilian newspapers, magazines, television and radio broadcast stations. They record still and video photography of military operations, exercises, and other Navy events. They serve overseas, on ships, and at stateside commands as photographers, public affairs specialists, newspaper and magazine staff, and TV and radio station staff and talent. MCs also create graphic designs in support of the public affairs mission, create and manage official websites, and perform high-speed, high-volume graphic reproduction. The duties performed by MCs include Prepare and write news and feature articles for publicationPhotograph events for publ ication and historic documentationOperate and maintain a variety of state-of-the-art still and video camerasOperate computer-based graphics software and desktop publishing systemsCreate original visual information displays and graphicsMulti-media design and productionDesign and manage public and secure websitesLayout and design military newspapers and magazinesManage radio and television stationsOperate video and electronic imaging equipment Operate digital electronic reproduction equipmentEdit video news, features, and documentationShoot still photographs and video for accident or incident investigationsConduct interviewsMarket storiesPerform as a Public Affairs Officer Working Environment Mass Communication Specialist may work outdoors or inside, onboard aircraft carrier flight decks, in the field with combat construction units, or in air-conditioned broadcast stations. Work varies from using precision computer graphics equipment in an office, to strenuous work throughout a sh ip or station. Most MCs work on projects alone or with small teams, normally with little supervision. Their work is primarily mental and creative. A-School (Job School) Information25 weeks at Ft. Meade, MarylandASVAB Score Requirement VE AR 110Security Clearance Requirement SecretSub-Specialties Available for This Rating Navy Enlisted Classification Codes for MC Other Requirements 60-month enlistment obligationMust be a U.S. CitizenNormal color vision is required Current Manning Levels for This Rating CREO Listing Note Advancement (promotion) opportunity and career progression are directly linked to a ratings manning level (i.e., personnel in undermanned ratings have greater promotion opportunity than those in overmanned ratings). Sea/Shore Rotation for This Rating First Sea Tour 42 monthsFirst Shore Tour 48 monthsSecond Sea Tour 36 monthsSecond Shore Tour 48 monthsThird Sea Tour 36 monthsThird Shore Tour 48 monthsFourth Sea Tour 36 monthsForth Shore Tour 48 months No te Sea tours and shore tours for sailors that have completed four sea tours will be 36 months at sea followed by 36 months ashore until retirement. Much of the above information courtesy of the Navy Personnel Command