Casey Blue James
About Casey Blue James
Casey Blue James is the Director of Business Development at Penguin Random House in New York, with a background in various roles within the company and a degree in English from Yale University.
Director, Business Development at Penguin Random House
Casey Blue James serves as the Director of Business Development at Penguin Random House in New York. In this role, Casey leads strategic partnership initiatives, resulting in a 15% increase in cross-industry collaborations. Casey also plays a key role in the digital transformation of the company's business development strategies and contributes to industry panels and discussions on the future of publishing and digital media.
Professional Journey at Penguin Random House
Casey Blue James has built a robust career at Penguin Random House, beginning as a Riverhead Books Editorial Assistant from 2013 to 2014. Casey then transitioned to Publishing Assistant (2014-2015), Publishing Coordinator (2016), Manager of Business Development (2016-2018), and Senior Manager of Business Development in 2018. Since then, Casey has been the Director of Business Development, focusing on strategic partnerships and market expansion.
Previous Experience in Publishing and Literary Fields
Before joining Penguin Random House, Casey Blue James held various positions in the publishing and literary fields. This includes roles as a Community Manager at The End of Your Life Book Club, Web Copywriter/Copy Editor at AESTHETIC MOVEMENT, and Editorial Internships at Betsy Lerner Literary Agent and Dunow, Carlson & Lerner Literary Agency. Casey also worked as a Summer Intern at n+1 and contributed to the Yale University Art Gallery as an Archival Assistant & Librarian.
Education and Academic Background
Casey Blue James holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English with a Writing Concentration from Yale University, where Casey studied from 2008 to 2012. Prior to that, Casey attended Walter Payton College Preparatory from 2004 to 2008. In addition, Casey has a certification in Digital Marketing, further enhancing their expertise in online presence and engagement within the publishing industry.
Community Mentorship and Outreach
Casey Blue James is actively involved in mentoring junior staff and interns at Penguin Random House, focusing on career development and industry insights. Casey is also involved in community outreach programs promoting literacy and reading among underprivileged youth in New York, highlighting a commitment to both professional and community development.