managing editor

American  

noun

1. an editor assigned to the supervision and coordination of certain editorial activities of a newspaper, magazine, book publishing company, or the like. M.E., m.e.

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Etymology

Origin of managing editor

An Americanism dating back to 1860–65

Example Sentences

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managing editor

Ms. Landro, a former assistant managing editor and health columnist at the Journal, is the author of “Survivor: Taking Control of Your Fight Against Cancer.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026

Melanie Sanderson, the school guide's managing editor, said Eton has "spectacular facilities and spacious grounds".

From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026

Atul Chaurasia, managing editor of the Newslaundry digital platform, argued that traditional newsrooms relied on a "flawed financial model" that depended heavily on advertising revenue from the government.

From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026

Cam Baker is managing editor and formerly a reporter for Bloomberg News.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 5, 2026

Times managing editor Abe Rosenthal asked James Goodale, the paper’s thirty-seven-year-old general counsel.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin