Definition

1. Noun:
   • The editor in charge of all editorial activities of a newspaper or magazine: A "managing editor" is the senior editor responsible for the day-to-day operations, coordination, and overall management of a publication's editorial department. This role involves overseeing the editorial staff, workflow, content planning, and ensuring the publication meets its deadlines and standards.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The managing editor approved the final layout of the Sunday edition.
  • She was promoted to managing editor after ten years as a senior reporter.
  • All section heads report directly to the managing editor.

Advanced Usage

• "to serve as managing editor": to hold the position or perform the duties of a managing editor.
  • He served as managing editor for five years before becoming the publisher.
• "under the managing editor": working within the department or structure overseen by the managing editor.
  • The entire newsroom operates under the direction of the managing editor.

Variants and Related Words

• Editor-in-chief (n): The editor with ultimate responsibility for a publication's editorial content and direction, often a more senior role than a managing editor.
• Deputy editor (n): An editor who acts as the second-in-command, often assisting the managing editor or editor-in-chief.
• Editorial director (n): A senior role overseeing editorial strategy, which may encompass the responsibilities of a managing editor on a larger scale.

Synonyms

• Senior editor: An editor holding a high-ranking position.
• Executive editor: An editor involved in high-level management and decision-making, similar to a managing editor.

Related Phrases

• To report to the managing editor: To be accountable to or supervised by the managing editor.
  • All copy editors report to the managing editor.
• Office of the managing editor: The administrative domain or physical office of the managing editor.
  • The memo was circulated from the office of the managing editor.

Noun

1. the editor in charge of all editorial activities of a newspaper or magazine