I'm curious about voice-related jobs in the military. What kind of roles exist that involve voice communications or similar skills? I'm thinking about using my love for public speaking in a career after high school. Any insights would be awesome!
There are quite a few roles in the military where your interest in public speaking and communications may be beneficial. For instance:
1. Public Affairs Specialist: As a Public Affairs Specialist, you might write and publish articles, manage social media, participate in community outreach, or work with media outlets to get out important information. This role involves a good deal of public speaking and communication skills.
2. Psychological Operations Specialist: This job specializes in influencing the emotions, motives, and behavior of foreign populations and government officials, using persuasive techniques. If you enjoy psychology and persuasive speaking, this could be an exciting role for you.
3. Intelligence Officer: While not strictly a communication-focused role, Intelligence Officers must be able to clearly and effectively communicate vital information to commanders and other personnel to inform strategic decision-making.
4. Air Traffic Control Equipment Repairer: Alongside technical skills, a role in air traffic control requires an individual who is a strong communicator due to the nature of communicating with aircraft.
5. Signal Officer: Signal Officers are communications and information systems specialists who plan and install networks and communication systems. This tends to involve a lot of articulation of complex information.
6. Foreign Language Analyst: Linguists in the military translate foreign language materials, provide cultural understanding, and serve as interpreters in interactions with foreign forces. Obviously, communication is vital in this role.
Before you make any decision, I highly encourage you to reach out to a military recruiter to learn more details about each role. Indeed, ask about required ASVAB scores, physical requirements, training period lengths, and details about day-to-day life in these roles. Additionally, you should discuss future career prospects, both in military rank and in civilian employment after service.
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