Georgiana Deutsch
About Georgiana Deutsch
Georgiana Deutsch is an Editor at Penguin Random House, focusing on Puffin Picture Books, Partnerships, and Illustrated Non-Fiction. She has a background in both law and publishing, having worked at Little Tiger Group and various other roles in the publishing industry.
Current Position at Penguin Random House
Georgiana Deutsch is currently serving as Editor for Puffin Picture Books, Partnerships and Illustrated Non-Fiction at Penguin Random House. Based in London, England, she joined the company in May 2020. In this role, she contributes to the development and management of various illustrated book projects, collaborating with authors, illustrators, and other stakeholders to bring high-quality content to market.
Previous Experience at Little Tiger Group
Georgiana Deutsch worked at Little Tiger Group for five years, progressing through multiple editorial roles. She began as an Editorial Assistant from 2015 to 2016, before being promoted to Junior Editor from 2016 to 2018. She then served as Editor from 2018 to 2020. During her tenure, she honed her skills in content development, editorial management, and team collaboration within the publishing industry.
Editorial and Internship Roles
Georgiana gained valuable experience early in her career through internship roles. In 2015, she worked as a Paid Intern at Pottermore, where she was exposed to digital publishing. The same year, she also interned at CAROLINE SHELDON LITERARY AGENCY LIMITED in Notting Hill for six months. These internships provided her with insights into both the digital and literary agency sides of the publishing industry.
Transition from Law to Publishing
Before transitioning to the publishing sector, Georgiana Deutsch had a career in law. She served as a Lawyer at Slater & Gordon Lawyers (UK) from 2013 to 2015. Prior to that, she was a Trainee Solicitor at Taylor Vinters from 2011 to 2013. Her legal background provided her with a unique skill set that she later applied to her roles in publishing.
Educational Background
Georgiana Deutsch attended Oxford University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Music from 2005 to 2008. She completed her secondary education at St Leonards-Mayfield School from 2001 to 2005. Her academic background in music has contributed to her versatile approach to content creation and editorial work in the publishing industry.