Visual Communicator

Being creative Travelling the world Gaming & computers

INITIAL ANNUAL PAY

As an RAF Visual Communicator, your camera will go where the story is. You could be capturing kinetic air operations one day and creating dynamic digital content for audiences across the globe the next.

As an RAF Visual Communicator you will become the eyes and the voice of the Royal Air Force. This can include:

Producing high quality videography, photography, and audio to support operations, strategic messaging, and public relations both internally and across defence.

Creating digital content as a photojournalist and influencer crafting reels, podcasting output, and engaging material for social media.

Gathering critical technical imagery for engineering, air safety, and accident investigations

Shooting key training support media and produce high impact visual assets

Developing your skills through a highly respected training provider working alongside the likes of the Royal Photographic Society and the British Institute of Professional Photography

• Minimum of GCSE grade C/4 or Scottish National 5 grade C in English Language and Mathematics/Application of Mathematics
• Be aged 16 – 47 years old (Must attest before 48th birthday)
• You will need to meet specific Nationality and Residency criteria. Please see full details in the Entry Requirements section below
• Commit to minimum 3 years post specialist training

Applicants must be aged 16 – 47 years old (Must attest before 48th birthday).

Applicants must also read all of the sections below and make sure they meet all entry requirements before submitting an application.

Have these minimum grades:

If your qualifications are not listed, or you do not have any qualifications, please Contact Us to learn more about how you can join the Royal Air Force.

If you don’t have any of the above, you might still be able to apply. For more information please contact us.

The RAF is one of the largest providers of diverse apprenticeships in the UK. We offer these apprenticeships for this role:

Level 4 Photographer Apprenticeship

Doing an RAF apprenticeship means you can gain a professional qualification that’s recognised in the civilian world, and you’ll also have a guaranteed job in your chosen role once you’ve completed it.

At any level or position your personal success is vital to make us succeed too. We are dedicated to your future, as it is essential to ours. You will receive basic and specialist training in your field and we even provide the option to pay for your education. The experience you gain with the RAF will equip you to work at the top of your field, both in the UK and overseas.

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Basic Recruit Training

10 weeks

RAF Halton

01 Basic Recruit Training 10 weeks RAF Halton You’ll complete the Basic Recruit Training Course at the RAF Halton in Buckinghamshire.

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Specialist training

24 weeks

RAF Cosford

02 Specialist training 24 weeks RAF Cosford The next step is a specialist training course at the Defence School of Photography (DSOP) RAF Cosford, near Wolverhampton.

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Specialist training

Ongoing

As assigned

03 Specialist training Ongoing As assigned You will find yourself assigned to one of 28 stations within the UK.

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04 Ongoing development Ongoing As assigned Throughout your career we will continue to train you and provide you with through-service career development.

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05 Ongoing development Ongoing As assigned The start of your DVCS Foundation and the end of DVCS Practitioner courses are programmed to be completed in approximately 12 months.

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Ongoing training

Ongoing

As assigned

06 Ongoing training Ongoing As assigned Much of our in-house training is accredited or recognised by external…