deskman
[desk-man, -muh n]
- Journalism. a member of a newspaper staff who processes news and prepares copy, usually from information telephoned in by reporters.
- a person who works at a desk.
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Historical Examples of deskman
She watched him as he moved away into the crowd, with powerful erect body—the deskman's droop almost gone out of his shoulders.
Rose of Dutcher's CoollyHamlin Garland
I don't believe the deskman finished making assignments when we went over to coffee.
Warren Commission (12 of 26): Hearings Vol. XII (of 15)The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy