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

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Origin of managing editor

An Americanism dating back to 1860–65

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How to use managing editor in a sentence

She started working as assistant managing editor of Stateline, a news site that covers trends in state politics, and she went on to become the chief strategy officer and communications director for the National Governors Association.
Tiffany Shackelford, 46, was known as a unique, fun ‘force’ to friends, family|Dana Hedgpeth|February 11, 2021|Washington Post
Aleta Burchyski, associate managing editor My boyfriend and I are known for only bringing Frito pies on backcountry and camping trips.
These Are Our Editors' Go-To Ski Lunches|Ula Chrobak|February 9, 2021|Outside Online
Late last week, local news broadcaster Tegna announced it was expanding Verify, a kind of fact-checking and claim debunking vertical originally launched in 2015, adding McClatchy veteran Jonathan Forsythe as managing editor.
Media Briefing: Media companies’ DE&I follow-throughs fall short|Tim Peterson|February 4, 2021|Digiday
This newsletter was edited by Jessica Davies, managing editor of Future of Work, with additional reporting from Seb Joseph, senior news editor.
The role of the CEO is expanding as people turn to business leaders for stability in time of social uncertainty|Jessica Davies|January 25, 2021|Digiday

She will work in tandem with the assistant managing editor for standards, Diego Sorbara, to maintain the high quality of stories and manage the flow of copy.
ProPublica Hires Colleen Barry as Copy Editor|by ProPublica|January 20, 2021|ProPublica
Toomey lives here with her husband, Mark, a managing director at Goldman Sachs, and their two daughters.
How Taryn Toomey’s ‘The Class’ Became New York’s Latest Fitness Craze|Lizzie Crocker|January 9, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Vicky Ward was a contributing editor to Vanity Fair for 11 years.
I Tried to Warn You About Sleazy Billionaire Jeffrey Epstein in 2003|Vicky Ward|January 7, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Her name was Courtney, and she was a fashion editor for magazines like Photoplay, Screenland, Silver Screen.
The Story Behind Lee Marvin’s Liberty Valance Smile|Robert Ward|January 3, 2015|DAILY BEAST
“James Woods refuses to toe the Hollyweird line,” Twitchy managing editor Lori Ziganto told The Daily Beast in an email.
How James Woods Became Obama’s Biggest Twitter Troll|Asawin Suebsaeng|December 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“Mostly people on a budget use it,” Franz Dobersberger, managing director of a Bangkok travel agency, told The Daily Beast.
The Presumed Crash of AirAsia Flight QZ8501 Is Nothing Like MH370|Lennox Samuels|December 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He was the successor of Dr. Franklin as editor, and entered upon the business in 1763.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology|Joel Munsell
Thomas Barnes, principal editor of the Times newspaper, died in London, aged 56.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology|Joel Munsell
Mr Cutbill, the managing partner of the London house, received him with profound respect and pleasure.
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. CCCXXXIX. January, 1844. Vol. LV.|Various
He was skilful in out-door railway work, and an adept in managing trains and traffic.
Fifty Years of Railway Life in England, Scotland and Ireland|Joseph Tatlow
In the Railway Official Gazette was a column devoted to short reviews of new books which were sent to the editor.
Fifty Years of Railway Life in England, Scotland and Ireland|Joseph Tatlow