Elizabeth Vogt
About Elizabeth Vogt
Elizabeth Vogt is an Associate Editor at Penguin Classics, Penguin Random House, with a strong background in English literature and extensive editorial experience across various prestigious publishing houses.
Current Position at Penguin Random House
Elizabeth Vogt currently holds the position of Associate Editor at Penguin Classics, an imprint of Penguin Random House. She is based in New York, New York. Her role involves curating and publishing classic literature, drawing from her extensive background in English literature and textual studies.
Previous Experience at Penguin Random House
Before her current role, Elizabeth worked as an Assistant Editor from 2018 to 2020 and as an Editorial Assistant from 2016 to 2018 within the same imprint, Penguin Classics. These roles allowed her to build a deep understanding of the editorial process and to contribute significantly to the publication of classic literary works.
Early Career and Internships
Elizabeth began her editorial career with various roles, including as an Editorial Assistant at Routledge in the Philosophy department from 2015 to 2016. She held multiple internships: at W. W. Norton & Company, Inc. as an Editorial Intern in English Literature in 2015; Europa Editions as an Editorial Assistant Intern from 2014 to 2015; and Bauer Media Group - USA as an Editorial Assistant for First for Women Magazine from 2013 to 2014. Additionally, she worked internationally for 1883 Magazine in London as a Features Intern and Contributing Writer in 2012.
Education Background
Elizabeth Vogt completed her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English & Textual Studies and Writing & Rhetoric from Syracuse University between 2009 and 2012. Further expanding her expertise, she participated in various internships and student-run publications during her time at university. These roles provided her with significant practical experience in acquisitions, marketing, and editorial processes.
Engagement with Literary Community
Elizabeth is actively engaged with the literary community, both through her professional work and her Twitter account, @elizvogt. She leverages her platform to discuss literature and connect with other members of the literary world. Her diverse experiences across prestigious publishing houses and student-run publications bolster her reputation as a knowledgeable and involved editor.