Ellie P.
About Ellie P.
Ellie P. is an Assistant Editor at Penguin Random House in New York, with a background in various editorial and curatorial roles.
Current Role at Penguin Random House
Ellie P. is currently employed as an Assistant Editor at Penguin Random House, situated in New York, New York, United States. In this role, she collaborates closely with authors and other editorial team members to contribute to the development and publication of new literary works. Her responsibilities encompass managing the editorial process, participating in acquisitions, and ensuring the smooth workflow of various editorial tasks.
Previous Experience in Editorial Roles
Before her current position, Ellie P. served as an Editorial Assistant at Penguin Random House from 2019 to 2021 in New York. She also held roles such as Publicity Intern at Thames & Hudson and Editorial and Publicity Intern at Liveright Publishing Corporation (a division of W.W. Norton & Co.) in 2019. Her early editorial career includes an internship at The Paris Review in 2018 and a curatorial internship at the National Museum of African American History and Culture in 2017.
Academic Background
Ellie P. earned her Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree from Yale University, where she studied from 2015 to 2019. During her time at Yale, she was actively involved in various editorial positions, including serving as Editor In Chief, Arts and Culture Editor, and Staff Writer for Down Magazine at Yale. Her academic and editorial involvement provided her with a strong foundation in literary studies and editorial practices.
Editorial Contributions
In her career, Ellie P. has contributed significantly to the editorial process of several best-selling books at Vintage/Anchor Books. She played a key role in the acquisition and development of new literary fiction and non-fiction titles. Furthermore, she has organized and led book launch events and author signings, collaborating with marketing and publicity teams to devise promotional strategies for new book releases.
Leadership and Mentoring
Ellie P. has also taken on leadership roles throughout her editorial career. At Vintage/Anchor Books, she mentored junior editorial staff and interns, ensuring that new team members received guidance and support in their roles. Her experience in mentoring has been instrumental in fostering a collaborative and educational environment within the editorial teams she has worked with.