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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Origin of deskman
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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