The Press Secretary:

• Serves as a spokesperson for the Secretary and for the Department as a whole.
   
• Coordinates media outreach for the Department across the state.
   
• Serves as press secretary for the Department and manages major media campaigns on programs and services.
   
• Advises the Secretary and other departmental officials on public relations issues.
   
• Consults on, manages, and prepares print, audio, and video materials as needed.
   
• Handles public information, public relations and communications activities for the Department.
   
• Interprets departmental policies and actions for the media, agency clients, and the public.
   
• Tracks and analyzes media coverage.
   
• Serves as liaison between the Department and the Governor's Press Office, lawmakers, other state agencies, federal regulatory and budgetary agencies, the public and the media.
   
• Facilitates flow of information internally to increase productivity.