Danielle C.
About Danielle C.
Danielle C. is an Assistant Production Editor at Penguin Random House with a diverse background in editorial and publishing roles. She has a strong foundation in creative writing, research, and literary translation, and focuses on uplifting marginalized voices.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
Danielle C. is currently working as an Assistant Production Editor at Penguin Random House, where she focuses on coordination and production of various literary projects. She also holds a role at Metamorphoses Journal of Literary Translation as Production Editor/Editorial Assistant, contributing to the field of literary translation.
Previous Editorial and Marketing Experience
Before joining Penguin Random House, Danielle worked at Starry Forest Books as an Editorial Assistant for one year from 2021 to 2022. Additionally, she served as an Associate Agent at ArtHouse Literary Agency (formerly Art + Deco) during the same period. She has also amassed experience at GeoBook Studio as a Book Production Assistant for two years, from 2020 to 2022.
Early Career in Publishing and Writing
Danielle's early career includes roles at various renowned organizations. She was a Sales Intern at Candlewick Press and a Marketing Intern at The Quarto Group. She was also a Writing Intern at Massachusetts General Hospital and a Digital Marketing Intern at Pegasystems. These roles equipped her with a diverse set of skills in writing, marketing, and sales.
Educational Background
Danielle graduated from Smith College, achieving a Bachelor of Arts with majors in English Language & Literature and History. She later attended the Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism, where she completed the Columbia Publishing Course in 2021. Notably, she was a first-generation college student.
Focus on Uplifting Marginalized Voices
In her editorial and publishing work, Danielle has consistently focused on uplifting marginalized voices. Her experiences at Metamorphoses Journal of Literary Translation highlight her commitment to providing a platform for diverse narratives. Her dual background in creative writing and research underpins this advocacy.