Secretary_of_State_for_Press
Secretary of State for Press
Secretariat of State of Spain
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 government 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 advises the Prime Minister 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 1996, however, the history of the press department dates back to 1910s.