Public Affairs Officer
Plans, budgets for, executes and evaluates the effectiveness of public affairs programs and provides public affairs advice, counsel and support for commanders and senior staff members.
Duties
Public affairs officers are responsible for developing a working relationship with media representatives and maintaining liaison with representatives of civilian organizations, governmental agencies, Reserve and active-duty units and other public entities. They coordinate with the appropriate agencies prior to contacting and releasing information to the news media on conditions that might result in favorable or unfavorable public reaction, including releases and public statements involving news of national interest.
Public affairs officers prepare information relative to unit participation in military operations, world events, environmental matters and national and local affairs. They do this through news releases, special activities, photographs, radio and television and other informational products. They review materials such as speeches, news articles and radio and television shows for security and integration with Air Force objectives and determine appropriate topics.
