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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Maureen Mackey is managing editor of lifestyle at Fox News Digital. Maureen MacKey, Fox News, 20 Nov. 2024 Tim Perone Tim Perone is the managing editor for news at NBC News Digital. Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 30 Oct. 2024 Bill Sammon, the senior vice president and managing editor for Fox News' Washington bureau, retired shortly after the election. Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024 Disabled World War II veteran Paul Buchanan became managing editor of the Guard with Jones' death in 1949. arkansasonline.com, 2 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 1 Dec. 2024.

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