Chayenne Skeete
About Chayenne Skeete
Chayenne Skeete is an Editorial Assistant at Penguin Random House with extensive experience in various editorial roles across prestigious publications and media companies.
Current Position at Penguin Random House
Chayenne Skeete has been serving as an Editorial Assistant at Penguin Random House since March 2017. Her ongoing tenure of over six years at one of the world's leading publishing houses underscores her dedication and expertise in the editorial field. In this role, she is involved in the editorial process, contributing to the development and publication of books across various genres.
Previous Editorial Roles
Before her current role at Penguin Random House, Chayenne Skeete gained diverse editorial experience across several prestigious publications. From 2016 to 2017, she was an Editorial Intern at Alfred A. Knopf Inc. In 2015, she held internships at Random House Studio as a Literary Scout Intern and at Interview Magazine as an Editorial Intern. Her background also includes a stint at Marie Claire as a Features Intern in the same year and an Editorial Internship at VICE Media, Inc. in 2014.
Educational Background
Chayenne Skeete is an alumna of Columbia University in the City of New York, where she studied from 2012 to 2016. Her academic background has contributed to her strong foundation in the editorial and literary fields. During her time at Columbia, she was actively involved in the university's newspaper, the Columbia Daily Spectator, where she served in various roles including as an Opinion Columnist and the 20/20 Editor of The Eye.
Diverse Professional Background
In addition to her editorial career, Chayenne Skeete has a varied professional background. In 2014, she worked as a model for Abercrombie & Fitch. Her professional journey also includes positions such as an Editorial Assistant at Adult Magazine, and administrative roles at Columbia University and Studio Movie Grill. Additionally, she has demonstrated a commitment to community service through her volunteer work with America Reads.