Andrea Robinson
About Andrea Robinson
Andrea Robinson is an Editor at Penguin Random House in New York, with extensive experience in acquiring and editing projects for prestigious imprints and specializing in various genres.
Current Position at Penguin Random House
Andrea Robinson is an Editor at Penguin Random House, based in New York. In her role, she evaluates manuscripts and proposals to determine their potential audience and marketability, focusing particularly on hardcover imprints. She works with prestigious imprints such as Knopf, Doubleday, and Pantheon, helping to cultivate a diverse and impactful catalog of publications.
Previous Experience at Random House Vintage/Anchor
Andrea Robinson worked as an Associate Editor at Random House / Vintage/Anchor from 2007 to 2013. Over her six years at Vintage and Anchor Books, she was pivotal in editing and acquiring notable projects. She specialized in tailoring paperback editions to reach a broad target audience, overseeing over 300 reprint titles such as Emily St. John Mandel's 'Station Eleven' and Kevin Kwan's 'Crazy Rich Asians.'
Early Career at Bookspan
From 2005 to 2007, Andrea Robinson honed her editorial skills as an Editorial Assistant at Bookspan. During her two-year tenure, she gained foundational experience in the publishing industry, which set the stage for her subsequent roles in higher editorial positions.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Andrea Robinson holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature/Letters from Indiana University Bloomington, where she also earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in English and Chinese with a minor in French. She furthered her publishing education at New York University School of Continuing and Professional Studies, completing the Summer Publishing Institute in 2005.
Specialization in Editing and Acquisitions
Andrea Robinson's editorial expertise lies in identifying and nurturing bold new voices across various genres, including humor, pop culture, essays, suspense, and historical fiction writing. Her role often involves working closely with authors to develop their manuscripts for optimal audience engagement and market impact.