scarehead

/ˈskɛrˌhed/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who is in charge of or responsible for the content of the headlines, especially in a newspaper.

“The editor was known as the scarehead of the newsroom for her ability to craft attention-grabbing headlines.”

Synonyms

  • headline writer
  • headliner

Antonyms

  • bland writer
  • unnoticeable editor