news desk
1 of 1noun/ˈnuz dɛsk/
Forms:news desks
1
the department of a newspaper or a TV or radio station that is in charge of collecting and reporting the news
B2A news desk is a part of a newsroom where journalists, editors, and other staff manage and organize news stories. It is responsible for deciding which events to cover, assigning tasks to reporters, and ensuring that news is written and published on time. The news desk acts as a central hub, coordinating the flow of information from reporters in the field to editors and, finally, to the audience. It plays a key role in maintaining accuracy, relevance, and timeliness in news reporting.
- The news desk handled all incoming reports and updates for the evening broadcast.
- She called the news desk to confirm the details of the breaking news.
- The news desk is busy coordinating with reporters across the city.
- At the news desk, they quickly verified the information before publishing.
- He worked at the news desk, managing the coverage of major events.