Spin doctor

nounShop talkShop Slang

A spin doctor is a public relations specialist who manipulates news to make their organization look good.

A person responsible for ensuring that an organization's actions are interpreted favorably by the public, employees, or shareholders. They specialize in damage control after a disaster or blunder, using carefully crafted statements to minimize fallout and distract from the core issue.

Heard on the job

Corporate sent down their top spin doctor to explain why the massive layoffs were actually good for company culture.