news desk

noun

: the office where news is gathered to be reported in a newspaper, on television, etc.

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Wang will join the metro news desk this summer. — Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2026 The 36-year-old Toledo native who worked on the Free Press breaking news desk in 2017 and 2018, will be on a short book tour after his book is released on May 5, including stops in Ann Arbor and Detroit. — Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 14 Apr. 2026 The Orange County Register is seeking a talented, dedicated intern for its local news desk. — Heather McRea, Oc Register, 1 Apr. 2026 Thanks to the breaking news desk’s Brianna Bernath for keeping up on these. — Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 19 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for news desk

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“News desk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/news%20desk. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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