Definition

1. Noun:
   • The newspaper editor responsible for sports news: A "sports editor" is a senior journalist at a newspaper, magazine, or other publication who oversees the sports section. This person is responsible for managing the sports department, assigning stories to reporters, editing copy, and making decisions about which sports news and events to cover.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The sports editor decided to put the championship story on the front page.
  • She was promoted to sports editor after ten years as a reporter.
  • You should send your article directly to the sports editor for review.

Advanced Usage

• "Acting as sports editor": Temporarily performing the duties of the sports editor.
  • While the regular sports editor is on vacation, he is acting as sports editor.

Variants and Related Words

• Sports journalism (n): The field of reporting on sports topics.
• Sports section (n): The part of a newspaper or website dedicated to sports news.
• Editor-in-chief (n): The highest-ranking editor at a publication, who may oversee all editors, including the sports editor.

Synonyms

• Sports desk editor: A synonym emphasizing the editorial desk responsible for sports.
• Sports department head: A synonym focusing on the managerial role.

Related Phrases

• To run the sports desk: To be in charge of the sports department.
  • She has the experience needed to run the sports desk effectively.

Noun

1. the newspaper editor responsible for sports news