What Does the White House Press Secretary Do?

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Illustration of a fictional press secretary addressing journalists at a White House-style briefing

The White House press secretary is the president’s spokesperson, explaining the administration’s activities, decisions and agenda to the news media. The job provides reporters with an official point of contact when the president cannot answer every question personally.

Briefings are the most visible part of the work: the press secretary makes announcements and responds to journalists’ questions. Much of the job also happens away from the podium. Responsibilities can include distributing statements and speech texts, responding to requests for information, helping prepare presidential press conferences and arranging press coverage of official trips.

The position connects two groups with different responsibilities. The press secretary works for the president and presents the administration’s position; reporters seek information and examine its claims. As the National Archives explains, balancing the president’s needs with those of the press has long been a central challenge of the role.

Sources: Archived White House description; National Archives.

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