Alex Casement
About Alex Casement
Alex Casement is an Associate Publicist at Penguin Random House in the Greater New York City Area, with a background in publicity and editorial roles at St. Martin's Press and Elite Daily.
Title and Current Role
Alex Casement serves as an Associate Publicist at Penguin Random House, located in the Greater New York City Area. In this role, they coordinate publicity campaigns for several New York Times bestselling authors. Their responsibilities include organizing and managing book tours, coordinating events and media appearances, and developing relationships with key media contacts. Alex also specializes in media relations and has secured coverage in major outlets such as The New York Times and NPR.
Previous Experience at St. Martin's Press
Before joining Penguin Random House, Alex Casement worked at St. Martin's Press in the Greater New York City Area. They started as a Publicity Intern for two months in 2017 and advanced to the role of Publicity Assistant, where they worked from 2017 to 2020. In these roles, Alex gained valuable experience in the field of book publicity and media relations.
Editorial Internship at Elite Daily
In 2017, Alex Casement gained editorial experience working as an Editorial Intern at Elite Daily for four months in the Greater New York City Area. During this period, they honed their writing and editing skills, which provided a strong foundation for their subsequent roles in book publicity.
Educational Background
Alex Casement earned a Master of Science (M.S.) in Publishing from Pace University, completing the program in one year from 2016 to 2017. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English with minors in History and Sociology from Penn State University, where they studied from 2012 to 2016. This educational background provided Alex with a comprehensive understanding of both the editorial and business sides of the publishing industry.
Specialization in Digital Marketing
Alex Casement has experience in digital marketing strategies, including social media campaigns and online advertising for book promotions. Their expertise in this area has enabled them to effectively promote authors and their works, ensuring that they reach a broad and engaged audience. Their skills in digital marketing complement their role as a publicist, enhancing their ability to execute successful publicity campaigns for authors at Penguin Random House.