Question: who does the white house director of communications report to
Answer: 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.