Which role is described as talking to the media?

• A. Media coordinator or public information officer
• B. Investigator
• C. Lab technician
• D. Records manager

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is who handles external communications and speaks with the press. The role that talks to the media is the public information officer, also called a media coordinator or spokesperson. This position is specifically responsible for coordinating all official statements, press releases, interviews, and press conferences, ensuring information is accurate, consistent, and appropriate to share—especially when an investigation is ongoing and sensitive details must be protected. In practice, the investigators and analysts provide the factual material and updates, but the public information officer packages that information and communicates it to the media and the public.

The other roles focus on different duties. An investigator concentrates on collecting and analyzing evidence; a lab technician performs analytical tests and reports results; a records manager handles official documents and records. None of them is designated to serve as the organization’s primary liaison to the media, which is why they aren’t the best fit for describing who talks to the media.