managing editor

noun

: an editor in executive and supervisory charge of all editorial activities of a publication (such as a newspaper)

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Matt Village, managing editor at Mindstream, uses this prompt to generate weeks of newsletter content ideas in minutes. Jodie Cook, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024 Caroline Linton Caroline Linton is an associate managing editor on the political team for CBSNews.com. Caroline Linton, CBS News, 28 Nov. 2024 Maureen Mackey is managing editor of lifestyle at Fox News Digital. Maureen MacKey, Fox News, 23 Nov. 2024 Have a news tip, contact deputy managing editor Jay Judge at jjudge@baltsun.com. Marissa Yelenik, Baltimore Sun, 15 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for managing editor 

Word History

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of managing editor was in 1827

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“Managing editor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/managing%20editor. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.

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