White House Communications Director Incumbent Hope Hicks since August 16, 2017 Acting: August 16, 2017 -- September 12, 2017 Executive Office of the President White House Office of the Press Secretary Reports to White House Chief of Staff Appointer The President Formation 1969 (White House Office) 1974 (White House Office of the Press Secretary) First holder Herbert G. Klein
who reports to the presidents chief of staff
White House Communications Director