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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Here's how to see the awards show now In: Gene Hackman Nicole Brown Chau Nicole Brown Chau is a deputy managing editor for CBSNews.com. Nicole Brown Chau, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2025 Brett Knight is an assistant managing editor covering sports business. Brett Knight, Forbes, 3 Mar. 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, 27 Feb. 2025 Holt, who also serves as managing editor of the broadcast, will continue in his role until early summer, and then will take a full-time role at the newsmagazine Dateline. Ted Johnson, Deadline, 24 Feb. 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 12 Mar. 2025.

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