media advisor

Press strategy expert

A media advisor counsels public figures, organizations, or campaigns on how to manage their presence in news outlets and public communications.

They craft messaging, prepare clients for interviews, handle press relations, and develop strategies for shaping public perception: The candidate's media advisor urged her to avoid the topic entirely.

Also spelled media adviser.

Related

strategist · campaign · press release · image consultant · talking points · messaging · reputation · damage control · damage limitation · soundbite · interview prep · crisis management · off the record · optics · photo op · handler · political · briefing

Opposites
role in communication chain

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Authorized representative communicator

press secretary · public figure · front man · talking head · news anchor

stance toward subject

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Reporter uncovering hidden truths

muckraker · whistleblower · journalist · reporter · critic

role in communication strategy

media advisorspokesperson

Authorized representative communicator

frontman · press secretary · talking head · public speaker · media personality

Family

media, advisor, medium, medial, median, mediate, mediation, mediator, multimedia

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G