"编辑或主笔地位" can be translated into English as "the status of an editor or a chief editor" or "the position of an editor or a lead writer," depending on the context and the nuance you want to convey.
"The status of an editor or a chief editor" emphasizes the social or professional standing of the role.
"The position of an editor or a lead writer" focuses more on the role or job title itself within an organization or publication.