Glossary entry

Indonesian term or phrase:

pemimpin umum

English translation:

managing director

Added to glossary by mockingbird (X)
Jun 28, 2006 01:10
17 yrs ago
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Indonesian term

pemimpin umum

Indonesian to English Other Journalism
What is pemimpin umum in English?

Context: newspaper company

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managing director

Pemimpin umum is managing director, while managing editor is "Pemimpin Redaksi".

The pemimpin redaksi is accountable for editorial of the media, while pemimpin umum is heading the business of the media.

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He is simply the CEO of the media company.
For example, In Kompas, Pemimpin Umum/Managing Director is Mr. Jacob Oetama, while Pemimpin Redaksi/Chief Editor is Mr. Suryopratomo.
Peer comment(s):

agree ErichEko ⟹⭐ : Agree and correction. Pemred = chief editor, redaktur pelaksana = managing editor.
3 hrs
agree Harry Hermawan : :0)
3 hrs
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managing editor

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# Oversees editorial content of network. He's the Starfleet Commander.
www.cnnsi.com/thenetwork/tour/jargon/

# the editor in charge of all editorial activities of a newspaper or magazine
wordnet.princeton.edu/perl/webwn

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http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/thenetwork/tour/jargon/

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A managing editor is a figure who oversees and coordinates the editorial activities of a publication. Although the responsibilities of managing editors vary, the position is generally the second highest in rank, after the editor-in-chief (also called the "executive editor".)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Managing_editor
Peer comment(s):

neutral Anthony Indra : sorry, but managing editor is "pemimpin redaksi"
2 hrs
oops it was supposed to be director not editor, yup you are right
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11 mins

Chief Editor

Look at:

http://www.thejakartapost.com/about/about_staff.asp

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Ignore this answer. Anthony Indra has more correct one.
Peer comment(s):

neutral Anthony Indra : sorry, but chief editor is "pemimpin redaksi"
2 hrs
You are right, thanks. I support Anthony's answer.
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