3N016 Public Affairs Helper: civilian jobs and resume guide
The O*NET Military Crosswalk connects this Public Affairs Helper designation to Public Relations Specialists. Review each civilian direction's published work details, then keep only experience you can verify. The connection does not prove that you performed a mapped task.
About this designation: The source identifies this designation as Public Affairs Helper. Its shared civilian crosswalk evidence does not establish which duties, tools, credentials, or level of responsibility you personally held.
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resume-ready civilian direction
$74,750
Median national pay for Public Relations Specialist
These are the civilian occupations O*NET connects to this military code. They are options to explore—not a ranking, a license, or proof that you performed every duty listed.
Promote or create an intended public image for individuals, groups, or organizations. May write or select material for release to various communications media. May specialize in using social media.
Typical national pay$56,260–$100,370Median $74,750 · BLS OEWS 2025
Pay can vary by location, employer, schedule, credentials, and experience.
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Requirements and work details
O*NET Job Zone 4: considerable preparation is usually needed.
O*NET does not establish a universal civilian license for this occupation. Employers may still require credentials.
Example civilian duties from O*NET
Respond to requests for information from the media or designate an appropriate spokesperson or information source.
Plan or direct development or communication of programs to maintain favorable public or stockholder perceptions of an organization's accomplishments, agenda, or environmental responsibility.
Post and update content on the company's Web site and social media outlets.
Tools and software named by O*NET
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Photoshop
Canva
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Office software
Microsoft Outlook
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Public Relations Specialist
Summary
Public Relations Specialist promoting public images for clients through media communications, social media content, and strategic communication programs while fostering relationships with community representatives
Experience
Public Relations Specialist
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Responded to requests for information from the media or designated appropriate spokespersons
Planned and directed development of communication programs to maintain favorable public perceptions
Posted and updated content on the company's website and social media outlets
Wrote press releases and other media communications to promote clients
Established and maintained cooperative relationships with representatives of community and public interest groups
Conferred with other managers to identify trends or key group interests and provide business advice
Coached client representatives in effective communication with the public and employees
Skills
Checking & Planning
Developing promotional strategies, Editing written materials, Maintaining disaster recovery plans
Core Skills
Conducting market research, Writing informational material, Writing advertising or promotional material
Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Canva, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software, Microsoft Outlook
Open to
On site, Remote
Education
Bachelor's Degree Your college, Year
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The mapped civilian record lists this task: Respond to requests for information from the media or designate an appropriate spokesperson or information source. Identify comparable experience only if you can verify it.
Also examine this mapped civilian task: Plan or direct development or communication of programs to maintain favorable public or stockholder perceptions of an organization's accomplishments, agenda, or environmental responsibility. Keep it only if your own service evidence supports it.
Capture scope or outcomes only when your own records support them.
Which parts of your Public Affairs Helper experience can you support when considering the crosswalk direction Public Relations Specialists?
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Before
Fictional example: In my Public Affairs Helper assignment, I [verified task] using [verified tool or record].
After
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Why this wording is fair
Respond to requests for information from the media or designate an appropriate spokesperson or information source.
Plan or direct development or communication of programs to maintain favorable public or stockholder perceptions of an organization's accomplishments, agenda, or environmental responsibility.
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