Should Editor in Chief Be Hyphenated?

AP Guidelines on hyphenation of the title
The entry in the 2002 AP Stylebook regarding the hyphenating of the title is as follows: "Editor in chief: Follow the style of the publication, but in general, no hyphens. Capitalize when used as a formal title before a name."

IS IT editor in chief or editor and chief?

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

How do you use chief in editor in a sentence?

1. The editor in chief embroidered the original story beyond recognition. 2. He angles his reports to please his editor in chief.

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