Brett Wright
About Brett Wright
Brett Wright is a Senior Editor at Penguin Random House in New York, specializing in nonfiction titles for children and possessing extensive experience in trade, licensed, and IP publishing.
Current Position at Penguin Random House
Brett Wright works as a Senior Editor at Penguin Random House in New York, New York. In his role, Brett focuses on acquiring and editing nonfiction titles aimed at children aged 3 and above. His expertise includes developing educational and learning content that meets the needs of young readers.
Previous Role at CLEVER Publishing
Brett Wright served as a Senior Editor at CLEVER Publishing from 2019 to 2020 in the Greater New York City Area. During his time there, he was involved in editing various educational and activity books tailored to children.
Experience at Disney Publishing Worldwide
From 2017 to 2018, Brett Wright worked as a Global Editor at Disney Publishing Worldwide. Based in Greater Los Angeles Area, he focused on licensed content for Disney and Pixar Animation. His responsibilities included overseeing the development of engaging and illustrative reference titles.
Role at Bloomsbury Children's Books
Brett Wright was an Editor at Bloomsbury Children's Books from 2011 to 2017 in New York, NY. In this position, he specialized in editing a diverse range of children's books and contributed to the creation of award-winning content in both print and digital formats.
Educational Background
Brett Wright earned a BFA in Creative Writing, Literature, and Publishing from Emerson College, graduating Magna Cum Laude in 2008. During his time at Emerson, he also served as a Student Tour Supervisor and Representative for four years, gaining valuable experience in communication and representation.