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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James joined The Athletic as the inaugural editor in Canada in 2016 and served as senior managing editor of The Athletic NHL for four years.
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James Mirtle, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Liberty Oklahoma was co-founded by Jenni White, managing editor of the online news site ROPE Report.
—Alexia Aston, Oklahoman, 27 Feb. 2026
Sean Tucker is a managing editor for Kelley Blue Book.
—Sean Tucker, AJC.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Among those who will depart because of the reorganization is Jeffrey McCracken, managing editor of CNBC’s digital-news venues, according to a person familiar with the matter.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 26 Feb. 2026
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James Mirtle, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Liberty Oklahoma was co-founded by Jenni White, managing editor of the online news site ROPE Report.
—Alexia Aston, Oklahoman, 27 Feb. 2026
Sean Tucker is a managing editor for Kelley Blue Book.
—Sean Tucker, AJC.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Among those who will depart because of the reorganization is Jeffrey McCracken, managing editor of CNBC’s digital-news venues, according to a person familiar with the matter.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 26 Feb. 2026
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“Managing editor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/managing%20editor. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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