Bezawit Yohannes
About Bezawit Yohannes
Bezawit Yohannes is a Digital Marketing Assistant at Penguin Random House, specializing in Penguin Teen & Penguin Kids, and a content creator for Being a Bookwyrm on Instagram.
Current Role at Penguin Random House
Bezawit Yohannes is currently working as a Digital Marketing Assistant for Penguin Teen & Penguin Kids at Penguin Random House. Based in New York, New York, she focuses on the marketing initiatives for children's and young adult books. Her role involves managing digital marketing campaigns and engaging with audiences through various online platforms.
Previous Experience in Publishing and Marketing
Before joining Penguin Random House, Bezawit Yohannes gained valuable experience in multiple roles. She worked as an Editorial and Marketing Intern at Soho Press and as an Intern at Laura Dail Literary Agency Inc. Additionally, she served as a Sales and Marketing Intern at Georgetown University Press. These positions provided her with a broad skill set in editorial work, marketing strategies, and sales operations.
Education and Certifications
Bezawit Yohannes has a robust academic background that fortified her expertise in publishing and English literature. She earned a Master of Arts in English Language and Literature from Georgetown University, where she also served as a Graduate Teaching Associate for the Community Scholars Program. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature from William & Mary. Additionally, she completed the Publishing Institute course at the University of Denver and participated in a study abroad program in Medieval Studies at the University of Oxford.
Digital Content Creation
In addition to her role at Penguin Random House, Bezawit Yohannes is the creator of Being a Bookwyrm, an Instagram account where she shares content related to books and literature. Her platform allows her to connect with a community of book enthusiasts and promote diverse narratives in children's and young adult publishing.
Published Author
Between 2012 and 2015, Bezawit Yohannes authored 'Secrets of Meynch,' published by Tate Publishing. This experience not only highlights her writing capabilities but also deepens her understanding of the publishing process from an author's perspective.