Anne Achenbaum
About Anne Achenbaum
Anne Achenbaum is the Associate Managing Editor at Penguin Random House in New York, overseeing manuscript transmittals and the review process for covers and copy at Knopf Doubleday.
Current Position at Penguin Random House
Anne Achenbaum holds the role of Associate Managing Editor at Penguin Random House, located in New York, New York. In this position, she oversees the review process for covers and copy at different stages. Additionally, Anne handles manuscript transmittals for all titles at Knopf and Everyman's Library imprints, ensuring that each stage of the publication process meets the company's standards.
Previous Roles at Penguin Random House
Before her current role, Anne Achenbaum served as Assistant Managing Editor at Penguin Random House from 2018 to 2021. Prior to that, she was a Managing Editorial Assistant from 2016 to 2018. In both positions, Anne contributed significantly to the editorial processes and project management, laying the groundwork for her current responsibilities.
Education Background
Anne Achenbaum completed a Bachelor's degree from Colgate University, where she studied English, with an emphasis in creative writing, and Spanish language and literature, from 2012 to 2016. She further honed her industry expertise through the Summer Publishing Course at Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism in 2016.
Early Career and Internships
Anne Achenbaum's career began with several internships and roles in diverse fields. Notably, she worked as an Editorial Intern at Codex-Group, LLC, and as a Marketing Intern at High Ridge Brands Co. She also gained experience as a Blogging Intern for TextbookX.com at Akademos, Inc., and as a Kennel Attendant at New Canaan Veterinary Hospital.
Leadership and Management Roles
Anne's leadership skills were evident early on as she served as Co-President and House Manager at Colgate Resolutions during her time at Colgate University. Additionally, she was an Associate Producer at Broadstreet Behind the Beat for two years, demonstrating her ability to manage and execute complex projects. Her experience in these roles has equipped her with leadership and management skills that are crucial in her current position.