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

From 1978 to 1994, Israel was the co-publisher and managing editor of Noah’s Ark, an international newspaper for children that was used to supplement Jewish education in nearly 400 religious schools.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

Robinhood’s card offers cash-back style rewards instead and doesn’t allow transfers to travel partners, said Madison Blancaflor, managing editor at the Points Guy, a travel and credit-card comparison site.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 5, 2026

She is the managing editor of Contemporary Art Review Los Angeles and the founder of Group Chat, a conversation series and creative salon in L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026

Join Barron’s senior managing editor Ben Levisohn, associate editor Al Root, and Barron’s Investor Circle’s Josh Schafer today at noon when they discuss what it means for stocks, sectors, and our favorite themes.

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

The next morning, in the newsroom of the Washington Post, assistant managing editor Ben Bagdikian stepped out of a meeting and was handed a slip of paper.

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