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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Jayson Tatum lifts short-handed Celtics past Timberwolves 118-115 In: Alcohol Cancer Sarah Lynch Baldwin Sarah Lynch Baldwin is an associate managing editor of CBSNews.com. Sarah Lynch Baldwin, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2025 The Bottom Line is a business analysis column written by Evan Clark, deputy managing editor, who has covered the fashion industry since 2000. Evan Clark, WWD, 2 Jan. 2025 Maureen Mackey is managing editor of lifestyle at Fox News Digital. Maureen MacKey, Fox News, 1 Jan. 2025 Tasha Zemke is Outside magazine’s associate managing editor and a member of the Outside Online travel team. Tasha Zemke, Outside Online, 30 Dec. 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 9 Jan. 2025.

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