Staff Officer (Public Affairs)

Post Context/Post Summary
Headquarters Allied Joint Force Command Norfolk (JFCNF) provides a resilient, static Joint headquarters to plan, prepare and conduct operations across all domains in peacetime, crisis and conflict, in order to support NATO’s three core tasks, at the Joint Operational level, as directed by SACEUR.
The Communication Directorate advises the Commander and exercises the Commander’s authority to achieve the desired effects of communication and information activities. It is responsible for directing, monitoring, assessing and coordinating communications staff functions.

The StratCom Communications and Engagement Branch executes communications capabilities informed by integrated communications plans. It is led by the Chief Public Affairs Officer, who is the lead for internal and external communications, and maintains a direct advisory function to the Commander.
The incumbent is responsible for conducting public affairs activities in support of strategic communications. 

Principal Duties

• The incumbent is an expert in the field of public affairs and conducts media relations on behalf of JFCNF.

• Conducts Public Affairs duties to support internal and external communications.

• Develops and maintains relations with media, including traditional news media and influencers, in support of JFCNF operations. Oversees the conduct of media operations, including media planning, press briefings, media accreditation, response to queries, support to visiting journalists and support to regional NMICs.

• Integrates military public affairs into J10.

• Supports Allied Command Operations (ACO) StratCom objectives by developing communication plans, drafting themes, messages and narratives, and formulating engagement strategies.

• Provides JFCNF personnel with media training in support of operations. 

• Manages military public affairs response in response to crisis.

• Provides professional advice during exercises and training at the operational level. Write and review written products for p