Service Branches
Work Environment
Arts and media directors usually work in studios or offices. They may direct film crews on location in military camps or combat zones.
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Military Status
Officer
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Average Military Salary
$65,064
Overview
Arts and media directors are experts in graphic arts, digital photography, layout design, cinematography, and video production. They create a variety of visual communications products for various outlets, and supervise personnel involved in the creation of such materials.
Military Training
Officers typically enter the Military after they have completed a four-year college degree; enlisted service members can transition to officer positions through a variety of pathways and earn a degree while serving. Arts and media directors may have an education in business or the arts. Job training for arts and media directors consists of classroom and on-the-job learning in various environments. Like other officers, they complete a comprehensive training program covering responsibilities, military structure and etiquette, traditions, and leadership development. Job-specific training content may include:
- Management of military broadcasting facilities
- Motion picture, radio, and television content, and production management
- Public information management principles
- Imagery production systems
- Military media relations
Helpful Attributes
- Ability to transform ideas into visual images
- Interest in organizing and planning activities
- Interest in planning and directing the work of others
Related Civilian Careers
- Special Effects Artists and Animators
- Media Programming Directors
- Camera Operators, Television, Video and Film
- Desktop Publishers
- Editors
- Photographers
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