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.

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