Carrie Neill
About Carrie Neill
Carrie Neill is the Associate Director of Publicity at Penguin Random House in New York, with extensive experience in both the publishing and tech industries.
Title and Current Role
Carrie Neill currently holds the position of Associate Director of Publicity at Penguin Random House in New York, United States. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing publicity campaigns and initiatives, leveraging her extensive experience in the publishing industry to effectively promote the company's literary catalog.
Professional Background in Publishing
Carrie Neill has an extensive background in the publishing industry, having worked in various roles at notable publishing houses. Prior to her current role, she served as the Assistant Director of Publicity at Penguin Random House from 2018 to 2021. She also held the position of Publicity Manager at Little, Brown and Company for five years, and briefly worked as a Senior Publicist at Blue Rider Press in 2013. Her career in publishing started with leading the editorial direction as Editor in Chief at Perspective, IIDA Journal, from 2013 to 2016.
Experience in Communications and Marketing
In addition to her publishing career, Carrie Neill has notable experience in communications and marketing. She served as the Interim Director of Communications at PositivEnergy Practice for two years and was the Director of Communications at Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture for six years. Prior to that, she managed marketing coordination at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill for three years, contributing significantly to the firm's marketing strategies.
Education and Academic Background
Carrie Neill holds a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Creative Writing, Fiction (low-residency) from Queens University of Charlotte, completed between 2011 and 2013. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies in the Humanities, focusing on English Literature and Media Studies from the University of Chicago, where she studied from 1999 to 2003. Her academic background underscores her deep passion for literature and writing.
Freelance Work and Consulting
Aside from her roles in established organizations, Carrie Neill is also active as a freelance Writer, Editor, Publicist, and Marketing Consultant in New York. This freelance work allows her to expand her expertise and apply her versatile skill set across various industries, including both publishing and technology. Her passion for stories, bold ideas, and thoughtful design drives her freelance endeavors.