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 Jones is the managing editor of WholeHogSports.com and hosts the Hawgs Sports Network Daily Podcast. Matt Jones, Arkansas Online, 18 Apr. 2025 Nate Terrill, former editor of the Ocean Beach News, will be managing editor, it was announced by Clyde Wood and William R. Rose, publishers. Eric Duvall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2025 Zelenskyy says if Russia isn't stopped in Ukraine, war could escalate Russia convicts 4 journalists accused of working for Alexei Navalny In: Russia NORAD Alaska Canada Stephen Smith Stephen Smith is a managing editor for CBSNews.com based in New York. Stephen Smith, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2025 Join executive editor Luisa Kroll, assistant managing editor Kerry A. Dolan and senior editor Chase Peterson-Withorn for a member-exclusive discussion Wednesday at 1 p.m. ET. Chris Dobstaff, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025 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 25 Apr. 2025.

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