Managing Editor Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Managing Editor includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Plan and manage all daily operations
  • Hire, coach and supervise personnel
  • Coordinate editorial publications and meetings
  • Build and nurture a team of talented writers, designers and producers
  • Assign tasks for writers, designers, producers and editors 
  • Create and manage detailed content schedules 
  • Oversee proofreading procedures and edit copy when necessary
  • Assist in evaluating finalized copy for compliance with policies, style and tone
  • Resolve issues as they arise
  • Attend events on behalf of the company or editor in chief
  • Analyze performance metrics across properties to quantify results
  • Monitor and optimise performance to meet traffic, engagement and growth targets
  • Implement best practices, workflows, tools and templates to maximise the efficiency and effectiveness of the publishing process

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Managing Editor duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Managing Editor roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.