Director of Communications
- Director of Communications
Director of Communications is a position in the private and public sectors. The Director of Communications is responsible for managing and directing an organization's internal and external communications. They supervise public relations staff, create communication strategies and serve as the key spokesperson and media contact for the organization.
A Director of Communications may also be called a Communications Director, or Press Secretary.
The Director of Communications usually reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the organization, and advises the Board of Directors on all communications work.
In the modern world, public relations is crucial to the success of any organization. Thus, much importance is placed on the role of the Director of Communications and their staff.Fact|date=February 2007
In an organization, the Director of Communications directs the Communications Department, sometimes called a Public Affairs Department. The Director of Communications may be assisted by a Deputy Director, clerical staff and communications specialists and public affairs officers.
Communications in politics
In United States politics, a Director of Communications is usually a senior aide to the President of the United States, a Member of the House of Representatives, Senator, Judge, candidate for political office, Cabinet Secretaries, and Government Departments.
In Canada and Great Britain, a Director of Communications is a senior aide to Members of Parliament, the Lords, the Prime Minister, Cabinet Ministers, and Government Departments.
In Nigeria the Director of Communications or Special Adviser on Communications is a senior aide to the President, Vice President, and senior members of the National Assembly.
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