managing editor

noun
1.
an editor assigned to the supervision and coordination of certain editorial activities of a newspaper, magazine, book publishing company, or the like.
Abbreviation: M.E., m.e.
Origin
1860-65, Americanism
Examples from the web for managing editor
  • She's currently the managing editor of a luxury home magazine and has written for regional newspapers and magazines.
  • The managing editor will check the article's status periodically and offer support as needed.