Secretary of State for Press
| Secretary of State for Press | |
|---|---|
| Secretario de Estado de Comunicación | |
Moncloa Palace's logo | |
Incumbent since December 24, 2024Lydia del Canto | |
| Office of the Prime Minister | |
| Style | The Most Excellent (formal) Mr./Ms. Secretary of State (informal) |
| Reports to | Prime Minister Government's Spokesperson |
| Nominator | Prime Minister |
| Appointer | Monarch |
| Formation | September 1, 1978 |
| First holder | Manuel Ortiz Sánchez |
| Salary | € 112,145.95 per year |
| Website | La Moncloa |
The Secretary of State for Press, also known as Secretary of State for Communication (SECOM) is a high-ranking official of the Office of the Spanish Prime Minister in charge of the government's communication policy. This position must not to be confused with the Spokesperson of the Government, which is normally one of the Cabinet ministers.
Unlike what happens in other countries, the Secretary of State is not responsible for appearing before the media, but is responsible for collecting national and international information and advising the Prime Minister and the Government Spokesperson on how to use it or disseminate it. It is also responsible for coordinating the rest of the Administration's press departments, both inside and outside.
It depends functionally on the Spokesperson, who is usually a minister or an official with the rank of minister who is in charge of appearing before the media. The current position was created in 1978, however, the history of the press department dates back to 1910s.