publicist
UK: ˈpʌblɪsɪst | US: ˈpʌblɪsɪst
n. a person responsible for publicizing a product, person, or organization
n. (historical) a writer or expert on public law or international affairs
The word "publicist" combines "public," derived from Latin publicus (pertaining to the people or state), with the suffix "-ist," from Greek -istes (denoting an agent or specialist). Originally used in the 18th century to describe scholars of public law, its meaning shifted in the 20th century to emphasize media and promotional expertise, reflecting societal focus on mass communication.
The publicist arranged interviews to promote the actor’s new film.
As a skilled publicist, she crafted compelling press releases.
Early publicists often wrote about constitutional principles.
The company hired a publicist to manage its reputation.
His career as a publicist began in political campaigning.