Christine Johnston
About Christine Johnston
Christine Johnston is a Senior Publicist at Penguin Random House, specializing in publicity campaigns for bestselling authors at Crown, Random House, and Hogarth in Greater New York City Area.
Current Position at Penguin Random House
Christine Johnston currently holds the title of Senior Publicist at Penguin Random House, operating within the imprints of Crown, Random House, and Hogarth. Based in the Greater New York City Area, she is responsible for coordinating publicity campaigns for bestselling authors and has extensive experience in managing media relations. Her role includes developing and executing strategic publicity plans for new book releases, organizing book tours and author events, and collaborating with marketing teams to create cohesive promotional strategies.
Previous Roles at Penguin Random House
Before becoming a Senior Publicist, Christine Johnston worked at Penguin Random House in several capacities. She was an Associate Publicist from 2018 to 2019 and a Publicity Assistant at Crown Publishing Group from 2016 to 2018. Earlier in her career, she served as a Putnam Marketing and Publicity Intern in 2015. These roles provided her with foundational experience in managing media relations and securing high-profile media coverage for authors.
Educational Background
Christine Johnston earned a Publishing Certificate from Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism in 2016 after spending 11 months studying Publishing. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology and Creative Writing from The College of William and Mary, where she studied from 2012 to 2016. Her education laid the groundwork for her career in the publishing industry.
Early Career Experience
Christine Johnston has a diverse set of early career experiences. She worked as a Peer Advisor and Diversity Peer Facilitator at the College of William and Mary from 2013 to 2014. She also served as an Art Director Assistant at CLV Art Services in Manhattan from 2013 to 2015. Additionally, Christine worked at Huntington Hospital in Huntington, New York, fulfilling roles as Front Desk Secretary and Pediatric Unit Assistant from 2009 to 2014.
Mentorship and Team Collaboration
In her role at Penguin Random House, Christine Johnston has been instrumental in mentoring junior publicists and interns, providing guidance and support in their professional development. She collaborates closely with marketing teams to create strategic promotional plans for book launches, leveraging her strong network of media contacts in the publishing industry to increase the visibility and sales of new book releases.