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press office
A department in a company, public authority, or organization that is responsible for communication with the press and the public. It publishes press releases and answers inquiries from journalists.
Die Pressestelle des Ministeriums gab heute Morgen eine Erklärung zum neuen Gesetz ab.
The ministry's press office issued a statement about the new law this morning.
The word 'Pressestelle' (press office) is a compound noun made up of 'Presse' (press) and 'Stelle' (office / department). It literally refers to an office or department for communication with the press.
Die Journalistin wandte sich mit ihrer Frage direkt an die Pressestelle.
The journalist addressed her question directly to the press office.
Common verbs used with 'Pressestelle' (press office) describe its function: 'sich an die Pressestelle wenden' (to contact the press office), 'die Pressestelle kontaktieren' (to contact the press office), or 'eine Erklärung abgeben' (to issue a statement).
Für weitere Informationen wenden Sie sich bitte an unsere Pressestelle.
For more information, please contact our press office.
This word belongs to a formal, official context. You typically find it in communication from companies, public authorities, ministries, and large organizations.
Laut Pressestelle der Polizei gibt es neue Erkenntnisse im Fall.
According to the police press office, there are new findings in the case.
editorial office / editing
'die Redaktion' and 'die Pressestelle' both have to do with media and information, but they work on different sides. 'die Redaktion' belongs to a media outlet, for example a newspaper or a TV station, and produces journalistic pieces. 'die Pressestelle' belongs to a company, public authority, or organization and passes information on to journalists and the public. They can be confused because both have to do with news and press contact. The editorial team asks questions, checks information, and reports; the press office provides information on behalf of an organization.
Die Pressestelle der Stadt beantwortet die Fragen der Journalisten.
The city's press office answers the journalists' questions.
Die Redaktion prüft die Informationen, bevor sie den Bericht veröffentlicht.
The editorial team checks the information before publishing the report.