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whose the head of the neewsroom called

The head of a newsroom is usually called the editor or, in some organizations, the news editor. In broader newsroom structures, that person is editorially and managerially in charge of the news operation.

Quick answer

  • Editor : the most common general term.
  • News editor / Head of News : used in some radio, broadcast, or larger newsrooms.

Why the term varies

Different media outlets use different job titles, but the role is the same: supervising reporters, coordinating coverage, and approving story direction.

Simple example

If a reporter asks who to check with before publishing a story, the answer is often the editor.