newsdesk

[ nooz-desk, nyooz- ]

noun

1. the department of a newspaper, television, etc., that writes, edits, or releases news, news, especially late-breaking news news or important bulletins.

Word History and Origins

Origin of newsdesk¹

First recorded in 1945–50; news + desk

Example Sentences

He will be joined by Newsnight presenter Wark, who will feed into the UK-wide results programme, and Reporting Scotland presenter Miller, who will be at the election newsdesk.

From BBC

The last article had been filed and my newsdesk had finally stopped ringing me.

From The Guardian

“The newsdesk was so impressed with his work he was used on a number of occasions.”

From Fox News

It was a grey day in November 2016 when I answered a call from my newsdesk.

From BBC

Then – just two minutes around the corner – is the newsdesk, where the volume rises as editors gather around desks to make quick, collective decisions on rolling stories.

From The Guardian