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

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Example Sentences

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managing editor

Mary Harris is the host and managing editor of What Next, Slate's daily news podcast.

From Slate ● Oct. 6, 2026

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

From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026

“He told me, ‘I have to do something to help and this is it,’” said Iliana Limón Romero, Times assistant managing editor for sports.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 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

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

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