Public affairs officers advise commanders and their staff on public affairs capabilities, and public affairs matters that include public information, community relations and internal information. Public affairs officers perform duties in international and/or joint public affairs. In garrison, public affairs officers manage the activities of a public affairs office.
Conduct press briefing/conference; Town hall meeting; Coordinate Center of Influence events; Coordinate an educators' workshop; Produce Public Affairs campaign plan; Develop audience surveys; Embed media with operational units.
Produce SAPP compliant products; Determine the level of release authority; Conduct interview with external media; Escort media representatives; Respond to query/correspondence; Write Stories; Write a release or advisory.