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Navy Enlisted Classifications
Chapter 2 Basic Newswriting

Journalist 3 & 2 - Introduction to Journalism and other reporting practices
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This NEC could be part of your long-range career planning.  You  may  earn  it  by  graduating  from  the Broadcast  Managers  Course  (BMC)  at  the  DMI  or  by completing   at   least   two   previous   management assignments with AFRTS activities. PH-8147—    PHOTOJOURNALISM SPECIALIST Although  this  is  primarily  a  photographer’s  mate NEC, members of the JO rating also may earn it. Sailors with this NEC cover and photograph events of news or documentary interest, while supporting and effectively meeting  the  public  affairs  objectives  and  programs  of the  military  services.  They  apply  layout  and  design principles, news and feature writing, basic and advanced photographic   techniques   and   production,   and demonstrate writing and photographic skills. To  earn  this  NEC,  you  must  first  complete  the eight-week Intermediate Photojournalism Course (IPC) offered at the DMI (JO “B” School), then perform as a photojournalist in the field for one year. Your CO must forward an endorsement to the DMI before the NEC is approved  and  awarded PH-8148—    PHOTOJOURNALIST Sailors   with   the   PH-8148   NEC   photograph newsworthy events, prepare photography in news form, write captions and text for news stories, and maintain liaison with their counterparts in the news media. They also train personnel in photojournalism techniques. You can earn this NEC by applying for acceptance to  PH/JO  “C”  School  at  the  Rochester  Institute  of Technology.  This  fully  accredited  curriculum  includes  a minimum  of  18  semester  hours  (30  quarter  hours)  of advanced  photojournalism  techniques  and  practices, including  picture  editing,  newswriting  and  reporting, feature  article  writing,  graphic  arts,  layouts,  design, ethics  in  journalism,  and  many  others.  The  NEC  is awarded  after  your  successful  completion  of  the  course. You  may  obtain  furher  information  on  all  four NECs  by  consulting  the   Manual   of   Navy   Enlisted Manpower   and   Personnel   Classifications   and Occupational   Standards,   Volume   II   (Navy   Enlisted Classifications),   NAVPERS  18068F. TRAMAN  PURPOSE The  purpose  of  this  TRAMAN  is  ensure  the quality and  integrity of Navy journalist training and to help you meet the basic requirements for advancement to J03 and J02. It is based on the most current (at the time of this writing) journalist occupational standards (OCCSTDS) in the  Advancement  Handbook  for  Petty Officers (JO).  Since  OCCSTDS  change  periodically,  be sure you check with your Educational Services Office (ESO) for the most up-to-date OCCSTDS. This TRAMAN will not make you an accomplished writer or a public affairs specialist overnight, but it can help. It contains many useful rules and tips that, if you learn  and  practice,  will  lead  you  down  the  path  of success  in  one  of  the  most  exciting  and  rewarding ratings in the U.S. Navy. 1-4







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