press secretary

noun

a person officially responsible for press and public relations for a prominent figure or organization and who often holds press conferences to answer journalists' questions.

Origin of press secretary

First recorded in 1955–60

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Local officials are the most trusted sources of election information, but few can afford a press secretary, so the institute distributed communications tool kits.
The Secret History of the Shadow Campaign That Saved the 2020 Election | Molly Ball | February 4, 2021 | Time
He started his career as a press secretary here for former Mayor Susan Golding.
Politics Report: DeMaio v. Faulconer | Scott Lewis | January 23, 2021 | Voice of San Diego
Contrast McEnany’s finale with that of Josh Earnest, who held the press secretary job at the end of the Obama administration.
Kayleigh McEnany’s cowardly exit | Erik Wemple | January 20, 2021 | Washington Post
Melanie Amato, press secretary for Ohio’s Department of Public Health, said in a statement that they were reviewing the decision but did not say whether the state would challenge the court’s decision.
Federal judge rules Ohio birth certificate policy is unconstitutional | Parker Purifoy | December 16, 2020 | Washington Blade
McBride previously worked as national press secretary for the Human Rights Campaign.
Sarah McBride prepares for new role | Parker Purifoy | November 11, 2020 | Washington Blade

Caitlin Hayden, press secretary for the National Security Council, told The Daily Beast.
Congress Set to Bow to Obama on ISIS War | Josh Rogin | September 5, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
"Mrs. Obama pays for her clothing," FLOTUS' press secretary, Joanna Rosholm, said.
Who Pays For Michelle Obama's Clothing?; Scout Willis Speaks Out Regarding Topless Photos | The Fashion Beast Team | June 2, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
Or the resignation of an emblonded press secretary (who, yeah, probably really resigned).
How to Quit Your High-Profile Job Like a Champion | Kevin Bleyer | June 1, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
At the White House daily briefing, reporters pressed press secretary Jay Carney on that figure.
What Equal Pay Day? McConnell Slams Paycheck Fairness Act | Eleanor Clift | April 9, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
White House press secretary Jay Carney has said they would “greatly increase the chances” of war.
Where’s the Anti-War Left on Iran? | Peter Beinart | December 23, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST
Within not much more than seconds I was ushered into the press secretary's office.
Call Him Savage | John Pollard
"The press secretary of your Embassy is due to call for you in a few minutes," he said.
The Five Arrows | Allan Chase
"The press secretary of the Embassy is sore at you," she said.
The Five Arrows | Allan Chase
"I want to see the press secretary," Hall told an attendant in the right department.
The Five Arrows | Allan Chase

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