25V Combat Documentation/Production Specialist
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Billerica, MA
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Jul 26, 2023
equipment for broadcast, collection, production, and distribution of photo and video content; creating visual information products; performing maintenance on cameras and darkroom equipment; working with writers, producers, and directors; and following instructions of film or TV directors.
Job Duties • Operate and perform unit level maintenance on motion, still, and studio television cameras • Prepare captions for documentation images • Operate electronic and film-based processing, editing, audio, and printing darkroom equipment Some of the Skills You'll Learn • Scripting and special effects techniques Helpful Skills • Interest in creative/artistic work • Ability to work as a team member
• Experience in school plays or making home movies • Interest in photography, graphics, art, speech, and drama Through your training, you will develop the skills and experience to enjoy a civilian career with audiovisual studios, film production companies, radio and television stations, and advertising agencies.
Earn While You Learn Instead of paying to learn these skills, get paid to learn. In the Army National Guard, you will learn these valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance. Job training for a Combat Documentation/Production Specialist consists of 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you'll learn basic Soldiering skills, and 12 weeks
of Advanced Individual Training (AIT) and on-the-job instruction.
Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field. Benefits/Requirements Benefits Paid training A monthly paycheck Montgomery GI Bill Federal and State tuition assistance Retirement benefits for part-time service Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage) 401(k)-type savings plan Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans) Health care benefits available VA home loans Bonuses, if applicable Most non-prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change Requirements Military enlistment in the Army National Guard Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate Must be between the ages of 17 and 35 Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards Must meet citizenship requirements (see for details) Requires military enlistment.
Programs and benefits are subject to change. Ask your Army National Guard recruiter for the most up-to-date information. Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability. Other Job Information Job ID: 3716 ZIP Code: 1742 Job Category: Technology and Networking Age Requirements: Must be between the ages of 17 and 35 filmmaker camera crew gaffer grip documentarian operator photographer editor director producer film digital non-llinear editing video production studio
