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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Maxar Jason Abbruzzese Jason Abbruzzese is the assistant managing editor of tech and science for NBC News Digital. Jason Abbruzzese, NBC news, 4 June 2025 Nicole Brown Chau Nicole Brown Chau is a deputy managing editor for CBSNews.com. / Cbs News, CBS News, 3 June 2025 Usually, judges waive the bond requirement when a plaintiff alleges a constitutional violation by the U.S. government, FindLaw managing editor Joseph Fawbush wrote in a blog post about the provision. Ella Lee, The Hill, 28 May 2025 Fort Worth Star-Telegram Matt Leclercq is senior managing editor at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 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 Jun. 2025.

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