night editor

American  

noun

1. an editor responsible for getting a morning newspaper to press, for the night operations of a wire service, or the like.

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Etymology

Origin of night editor

First recorded in 1865–70

Example Sentences

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night editor

I was working late when the night editor hollered at me from across the newsroom.

From Washington Post ● Nov. 13, 2018

Preston worked as a reporter, foreign correspondent, features editor and night editor.

From The Guardian ● Jan. 7, 2018

“I didn’t think this was a case where anyone would have a hard time figuring out what the guy said,” said Khoury, night editor on the Express desk.

From New York Times ● Apr. 25, 2017

It was the first day of my three-shift tryout as the night editor of Gawker.

From The New Yorker ● Jun. 13, 2016

“Give us a ring from the mansion if any thing develops,” the night editor instructed.

From Whispering Walls by Wirt, Mildred A. (Mildred Augustine)