Definition

Noun: The person with the highest authority and responsibility for the editorial content and direction of a publication, such as a newspaper, magazine, or publishing house. This individual makes the final decisions regarding what is published.

Usage

The term is used to denote the top editorial position within a publishing organization. It is often a formal title. * The editor in chief approved the front-page story before the newspaper went to print. * She was promoted to editor in chief after ten years as a senior editor. * All final editorial decisions must be signed off by the editor in chief.

Advanced Usage

• The role of an editor in chief often involves setting the publication's editorial policy, vision, and standards, beyond just reviewing individual articles.
• In some organizations, the editor in chief may also have significant managerial duties, overseeing the entire editorial staff and budget.

Variants and Related Words

• Editor-in-chief: A common hyphenated spelling of the same term.
• Chief editor: A synonymous phrase with identical meaning.
• Editor: A more general term for a person who prepares content for publication. An is the most senior editor.
• Managing editor: A senior editor who often handles the day-to-day operational management of the editorial team, typically reporting to the .

Synonyms

• Chief editor
• Senior editor (in some contexts)
• Editorial director

Related Phrases

• To serve as editor in chief: To hold the position.
  • He served as editor in chief for two decades.
• Under the editor in chief: Describing the chain of command.
  • The entire department works under the editor in chief.

Noun

1. a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)