Also called: Public Information Officer, PIO
Communicates information from government agencies, the military, or public utilities to the public.
During a wildfire, you post evacuation updates, brief TV crews, and answer residents' panicked questions. On calmer days you promote park programs and new services.
Estimate; federal pay scales.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in communications or journalism; military public affairs training is another path.
Ways in: 4-year college, Military. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Communications, Journalism, Public Administration.
Growing about average. Steady.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. AI posts routine updates and answers basic questions; trusted voices during fires, storms and emergencies stay human.
Classes: Journalism, AP Government, Speech and debate, Photography.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-3031.
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