noun
press officer; press secretary
Official spokesperson for a government agency, ministry, or large organization who handles media relations.
外務省の報道官が記者会見を開いた。
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs press secretary held a press conference.
広報官 is a broader public relations officer, while 報道官 specifically handles press and media relations.
Compound of 報道 (ほうどう, 'news reporting') and 官 (かん, 'government official').