managing editor

noun

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

Examples of managing editor in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Associated witness:Sally Franklin, a senior vice president and executive managing editor in publishing at Penguin Random House. Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 12 May 2024 In: Avalanche Idaho Lucia Suarez Sang Lucia Suarez Sang is an associate managing editor at cbsnews.com. Lucia Suarez Sang, CBS News, 11 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for managing editor 

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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 20 May. 2024.

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