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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Sandra Lilley Sandra Lilley is managing editor of NBC Latino. Sandra Lilley, NBC news, 11 Aug. 2025 Nicole Brown Chau Nicole Brown Chau is a deputy managing editor for CBSNews.com. Nicole Brown Chau july 14, CBS News, 14 July 2025 The Bottom Line is a periodic business analysis column written by Evan Clark, deputy managing editor, who has covered the fashion industry since 2000. Evan Clark, Footwear News, 11 July 2025 Matt Jones is the managing editor of WholeHogSports.com and hosts the Hawgs Sports Network Daily Podcast. Matt Jones, Arkansas Online, 28 July 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 25 Aug. 2025.

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