Broadcast journalist electronically gathers news and information for use in military radio, television, and web-based programming. Duties include producing newscasts and stories, managing various aspects of programming for American Forces Network (AFN) detachments, and producing electronic press kits (EPK) for distribution to civilian media outlets. Only MOS 4341 Marines may hold the 4313 MOS.

Combat correspondents gather news and feature information for use in command newspapers, magazines, and websites, on AFN radio and television, and for internal and external release; respond to queries from the civilian media; perform media liaison functions during operations/exercises; conduct community relations programs; produce print and photographic materials; and edit/produce command newspapers and/or magazines and assist in the management and production of Marine Corps websites.