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

Mr. Rowan is the managing editor of the Lamp.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026

George J. Cotliar, who served as managing editor of the L.A.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026

She was recently a managing editor of the Yale Daily News, where she previously covered local housing and homelessness and designed the print edition of the newspaper.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026

Pelley was the show's managing editor and anchor and had been a 60 Minutes correspondent for 22 years.

From BBC ● Jun. 3, 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