Journalism, Design and Photography Opportunities - U.S. Navy (Santa Fe, New Mexico)

Want to expand your creative abilities, advance your career, and make a bigger difference in the world? Find your place among the motivated men and women who make up today's Navy Reserve.

NOW HIRING: ARTS AND PHOTOGRAPHY PROFESSIONALS
Capturing images and events. Writing stories and profiles. Honing technical production skills. Going behind the scenes to educate military personnel and the public about activities and accomplishments that go on every day in the Navy. Creative professionals in the Navy Reserve have the chance to see the world from an exciting new perspective and the opportunity to gain experience that extends far beyond the moment.

Serving as a Photographers Mate, Journalist or Lithographer, you can contribute your talents in many impactful ways. You might film an aerial exhibition put on by the Blue Angels. Chronicle the exploits of Sailors returning from a humanitarian mission abroad. Create graphics for a high-profile presentation or create layouts for a nationally distributed Navy magazine. If you have interest or experience in photography, writing, illustration or design, the possibilities are endless.

As part of your responsibilities, you could also do any of the following:
Serve as one of the Navy's professional photographers or videographers
Operate state-of-the-art photography and video equipment for the Navy
Scan/edit digital, still and video images and use lab equipment for film/print production
Prepare illustrations, original art, technical drawings, graphics and audiovisual materials
Utilize personal computer/desktop publishing systems to design various communications
Set type, make plates for printing and operate printing presses
Whatever the specific role, you can take advantage of the opportunity to develop your artistic abilities. Enhancing your qualifications for a career as a still/studio photographer, TV camera operator, photojournalist, film editor, offset press operator or illustrator. Possibly getting advanced training in photojournalism or digital editing. Potentially earning a highly sought-after Department of Labor certification as an illustrator, draftsman or silk-screen cutter.

PART-TIME SERVICE, FULL-TIME LIFE
As a Navy Reservist in the field of arts and photography, earn great respect as you acquire experience that can bring you invaluable rewards personally and professionally.

Serve as few as two days each month and two weeks per year while maintaining a full-time livelihood outside the military

Get paid to receive invaluable experience and training as you develop a competitive edge desired by employers in today's world

Earn liberal arts credit for your work plus money for advanced schooling which can help you reach your professional goals even faster

The Navy Reserve gives you the opportunity to get more out of everyday life. Typically training near home close to family, friends and work. Escaping the ordinary every month, while traveling across the country or around the globe during Annual Training exercises each year. Accessing the best that the Navy has to offer along the way.

BENEFITS FAR BEYOND A PAYCHECK
Get comprehensive benefits in exchange for your service commitment starting with a potential sign-on bonus of up to $20,000.* And including: supplemental monthly income, educational assistance programs, low-cost life insurance, annual travel opportunities, and more.

All this while discovering the pride, purpose and satisfaction that only comes from serving your country. While making personal connections and networking contacts that can last a lifetime as you team with fellow Navy Reservists and Active Duty personnel.

BE PART OF SOMETHING GREAT
No prior military experience is necessary to become an enlisted member of the Navy Reserve. However, you must meet the following eligibility requirements:

Be a U.S. citizen
Be at least 18 years of age and no older than 40 upon joining
Have a high school diploma (GED certificates valid in some instances)
Meet Navy Reserve physical standards
Get a qualifying score on the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) exam
Right now, your creative expertise and technical proficiency are in great demand. So find out exactly how to use your talents to serve a greater good. One that can secure a better future for you. Your family. And your country.

To learn more, click apply now, fill out the brief form, and download our free Navy Reserve brochure.

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*Amount of total sign-on bonus depends upon enlistment rating and length of enlistment contract.

Note: Benefits may vary. Talk to a Navy Reserve Recruiter for qualification details.

For anyone considering a full-time career as an arts and photography professional in the Navy, there's much more to consider. Generous pay and vacation allowances. Excellent health and retirement benefits. Tax-free housing and shopping privileges. And those are just the highlights.

Beyond that, you'll have the chance to further cultivate your creative passions and take on high profile challenges while traveling the world. Here, serve as a Combat Cameraman. Assist Public Affairs Officers with media briefings. Enjoy local, national and international exposure. Potentially earning college credit for your work to go with advanced training.

To learn more about full-time opportunities in Navy arts and photography, click here. Fill out the brief form. Then download our free Navy Accelerate Your Life brochure.