Editors in chief

An editor-in-chief, lead editor, chief editor, managing or executive editor is a publication's editorial leader who has final responsibility for its operations and policies.

The editor in chief heads all departments of the organization and is held accountable for delegating tasks to staff members and managing them. The term is often used at newspapers, magazines, yearbooks, and television news programs. The editor in chief is commonly the link between the publisher or proprietor and the editorial staff.

The term is also applied to academic journals, where the editor in chief gives the ultimate decision whether a submitted manuscript will be published. This decision is made by the editor in chief after seeking input from reviewers selected on a basis of relevant expertise.

Typical responsibilities of editors in chief include:

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