spokesperson
Sign in to saveA spokesperson, spokesman, or spokeswoman is someone engaged or elected to speak on behalf of others.
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- U.S. National Security Council Spokesman Sean McCormack answering questions at the Washington Foreign Press Center
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- Spokesperson, spokesman, spokeswoman
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- Employment
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- Journalism, communications, politics, public relations
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- Public speaking, writing
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- Public relations
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A spokesperson, spokesman, or spokeswoman is someone engaged or elected to speak on behalf of others.
==Duties and function== In the present media-sensitive world, many organizations are increasingly likely to employ professionals who have received formal training in journalism, communications, public relations and public affairs in this role in order to ensure that public announcements are made in the most appropriate fashion and through the most appropriate channels to maximize the impact of favorable messages and minimize the unfavorable.