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Military Arts and Media Directors
Median Salary
42,507
Workforce Count
393
Overview
What are the responsibilities of this role?
Arts and media directors are experts in graphic arts, digital photography, layout design, cinematography, and video production. They create a variety of visual communications products for various outlets, and supervise personnel involved in the creation of such materials.
What is the work environment like?
Arts and media directors usually work in studios or offices. They may direct film crews on location in military camps or combat zones.
How many people have this role in the Military?
393
Compensation
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Base pay is the standard income you’ll earn as a service member, providing a stable foundation to start achieving your financial goals.
- Always fixed based on rank and service time.
- Distributed monthly.
What is the typical salary range?
Salary by Years of Service
$42,130
2 Years
$69,009
6 Years
$83,485
10+ Years
Median Salary
Military Details
Is this a staff or leadership role?
Officers are service members who plan, direct operations and manage enlisted personnel, developing a broad range of leadership-related skills.
Learn More About Enlisted and Officer PathsWhat does the training for this role entail?
Arts and media directors may have an education in business or the arts. Job training for arts and media directors consists of classroom and on-the-job learning in various environments. Like other officers, they complete a comprehensive training program covering responsibilities, military structure and etiquette, traditions, and leadership development. Job-specific training may include:
- Management of military broadcasting facilities
- Motion picture, radio, and television content, and production management
- Public information management principles
- Imagery production systems
- Military media relations
Education
What level of education do professionals in this role have?
Which college majors best prepare you for this role?
- Digital Arts
- Graphic Design
- Intermedia/Multimedia
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The Military has several programs that cover college costs — so you can pursue your education with little to no debt.
Learn More About Paying For CollegeSkills and Interests
What knowledge is essential to bring to the table?
- Fine Arts
- Design
- Computers and Electronics
- Communications and Media
- English Language
What personality traits help people thrive in this role?
Artistic
You love creating things and expressing yourself through art, writing and music.
Enterprising
You love taking risks in business or personal projects — and have the leadership skills to back it up.
RIASEC represents six broad interest areas—Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising and Conventional—helping individuals identify careers that match their skills and preferences.
Take the RIASEC TestData supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.