Dakota Cohen
About Dakota Cohen
Dakota Cohen is a Marketing Manager at Penguin Random House with a background in marketing roles at Macmillan Audio and Sterling Publishing.
Current Position at Penguin Random House
Dakota Cohen currently serves as the Marketing Manager at Penguin Random House. In this role, Cohen coordinates marketing campaigns for several bestselling audiobooks. Cohen has developed and implemented a social media strategy that has increased the company’s online engagement by 30%. Additionally, Cohen organizes and leads virtual author events and book launches, enhancing audience reach and participation. Cohen collaborates with cross-functional teams to create innovative marketing materials and promotional content.
Previous Roles at Macmillan Audio
Before joining Penguin Random House, Dakota Cohen worked at Macmillan Audio in two different capacities. From 2021 to 2022, Cohen was an Assistant Marketing Manager for three months in New York. Prior to that, from 2019 to 2021, Cohen served as a Marketing Associate in the Greater New York City Area for two years. In these roles, Cohen contributed to the marketing and promotion strategies for various audiobook titles.
Experience at Sterling Publishing
Dakota Cohen's career includes significant experience at Sterling Publishing. Cohen initially joined Sterling Publishing as a Marketing and Publicity Intern in 2016 for two months in New York, NY. Following that internship, Cohen transitioned to a Marketing Assistant role, serving from 2017 to 2019 for two years. In these roles, Cohen assisted in the marketing efforts and promotional activities for a range of book titles.
Academic Background
Dakota Cohen's educational background includes studies at New York University, where Cohen completed the Summer Publishing Institute in 2017. Prior to that, Cohen graduated from Skidmore College with a Bachelor's degree in English Language and Literature, General, studying from 2013 to 2017. Cohen also holds a High School Diploma from Millennium High School, earned from 2009 to 2013.
Early Career and Internships
Dakota Cohen has a diverse array of early career experiences and internships. Cohen worked at the Frances Young Tang Museum and Art Gallery as a Collections Assistant from 2014 to 2017, and as a Volunteer Photo Researcher in 2015 for three months. Other internships include roles at Sperone Westwater in 2015, KDHamptons in 2015, and S-Curve Records from 2011 to 2013. These roles provided Cohen with a strong foundation in marketing, publicity, and research across various industries.