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newsdesk

American  
[nooz-desk, nyooz-] / ˈnuzˌdɛsk, ˈnjuz- /

noun

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


Etymology

Origin of newsdesk

First recorded in 1945–50; news + desk


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Poehler, who once sat behind the “Update” newsdesk, criticized a weak punchline from Jost and called for a “joke-off.”

From Salon ● Oct. 12, 2025

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 ● May 28, 2024

"Journalists may request a surname for guidance the day before the first court appearance by calling the newsdesk."

From BBC ● May 3, 2013

Rule one in journalism used to be: never trust the newsdesk and always keep a carbon.

From The Guardian ● Mar. 30, 2013

He says that, over a period of several days, he spoke to a woman on the Mirror newsdesk, who was excited by the story.

From The Guardian ● Aug. 7, 2011

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