Diane Mc Kiernan
About Diane Mc Kiernan
Diane Mc Kiernan is the Senior Executive Producer at Penguin Random House Audio in New York, with over 15 years of experience in the audiobook production industry.
Title and Current Role at Penguin Random House Audio
Diane Mc Kiernan holds the position of Senior Executive Producer at Penguin Random House Audio. Based in New York, United States, she oversees the production of various audiobooks and plays a key role in the overall operations of the audio production department. Her experience in the audiobook industry spans over 15 years, contributing significantly to the success of many bestselling titles.
Career Progression at Penguin Random House
Diane Mc Kiernan has had a progressive career with Penguin Random House. She began as an Audio Assistant at Penguin Group (USA) Inc. in 2005 and rose through the ranks to Senior Executive Producer by 2021. Her roles included Audio Coordinator, Associate Producer, Audiobook Producer, and Assistant Director. In her previous role as Executive Producer from 2014 to 2021, she had substantial responsibilities in audiobook production.
Previous Experience in Radio and Journalism
Diane Mc Kiernan's early career includes substantial experience in radio and journalism. She worked as a Junior Field Reporter at WOR Radio, a News Writer/On-Air News Anchor at WFUV Radio, and held an internship at Dateline NBC. This background in journalism and audio production provided her with a unique skill set that she effectively translates into her current work in audiobook production.
Educational Background
Diane Mc Kiernan studied Communications, Journalism, Peace & Justice Studies at Fordham University, where she achieved a Bachelor of Arts degree from 2001 to 2005. Her academic background supports her multifaceted career by integrating key elements of communication, reporting, and production.
Experience in Publishing Industry
In addition to her extensive work in audiobook production, Diane Mc Kiernan also gained valuable experience in the publishing industry. Early in her career, she worked at Fordham University Press as an Office Assistant, and later joined Penguin Group USA as an Assistant Director and various other roles, contributing significantly to the operations within the publishing sector.