night editor

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of night editor¹

First recorded in 1865–70

Example Sentences

The report passed the World night-editor, and appeared, next morning.

From Project Gutenberg

Well, then, you may be the night-editor, but you sound exactly like that fresh reporter who 128 spoke to me a moment ago.

From Project Gutenberg