Ellen Whitaker
About Ellen Whitaker
Ellen Whitaker is an Associate Marketing Manager at Penguin Random House with extensive experience in marketing and sales within the publishing industry.
Current Role at Penguin Random House
Ellen Whitaker currently serves as an Associate Marketing Manager at Penguin Random House. In this role, she is responsible for developing and implementing marketing strategies aimed at promoting various literary works. Whitaker's efforts include orchestrating marketing campaigns and enhancing the company's online engagement through social media marketing and content creation.
Previous Experience at Bloomsbury USA
Before joining Penguin Random House, Ellen Whitaker spent several years at Bloomsbury USA, where she held multiple roles of increasing responsibility. She served as an Assistant Marketing Manager from 2021 to 2022 and Marketing Associate from 2019 to 2021. Prior to these roles, she was a Sales and Marketing Assistant from 2017 to 2019 and a Marketing Assistant from 2016 to 2017. Whitaker also gained valuable experience as a Publicity Intern in 2015.
Education and Credentials
Ellen Whitaker has a strong educational background in journalism and publishing. She graduated from the University of Mississippi with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Journalism with a Print Emphasis. Additionally, she completed the esteemed Columbia Publishing Course at Columbia University. Whitaker also studied at Universidad de Cádiz, further broadening her academic experience.
Early Career and Internships
Ellen Whitaker started her career with several internships and early roles that provided a foundation for her marketing expertise. She worked as a Publicity Intern at Workman Publishing in 2016 and as a Publicity Intern at Bloomsbury USA in 2015. Earlier positions include Design Editor at The Daily Mississippian, Bookseller at Sundog Books, T-Shirt Designer and Sales Associate at JC Graphics, and Assistant at Amelia Presents.
Marketing Campaigns and Achievements
Ellen Whitaker has coordinated marketing campaigns for several bestselling authors at Alfred A Knopf. Specifically, she developed and implemented digital marketing strategies that increased online engagement by 30%. She also organized and managed virtual book tours and author events during the COVID-19 pandemic. Whitaker has contributed to the successful launch of multiple debut novels, helping new authors gain visibility in the market.