Grace Chen
About Grace Chen
Grace Chen is a Managing Editorial Intern at Penguin Random House and a Proofreader at Yen Press, with a background in English, Spanish, Chinese, and Japanese studies from Baylor University.
Title and Current Positions
Grace Chen is currently serving as a Managing Editorial Intern at Penguin Random House under the PRHPS Kodansha imprint. In addition to this role, she also works as a Proofreader at Yen Press, LLC. These roles highlight her engagement in the publishing industry, specifically focusing on editorial and proofreading responsibilities.
Education and Certifications
Grace Chen holds a Bachelor's degree in University Scholars with concentrations in English, Spanish, Chinese, and Japanese from Baylor University, completed in 2022. Additionally, she earned a Certificate in Publishing from NYU School of Professional Studies in 2021. These academic credentials underscore her diverse linguistic skills and specialized training in publishing.
Professional Background
Grace Chen has an extensive background in both education and publishing. From 2018 to 2020, she worked as an English Writing and Spanish Language Tutor at Baylor University in Waco, Texas. Before that, she was a Teaching Assistant at the Houston Museum of Natural Science from 2016 to 2019. These roles demonstrated her dedication to education and cultural engagement.
Editorial and Production Skills
In her role at Penguin Random House, Grace Chen navigates various PRH programs databases such as SAP, MyHouse, and Filemaker Pro to manage and organize information on different titles. She acts as a liaison between managing editors, freelancers, and the publishing client, providing status updates on projects during weekly team meetings and via email.
Future Aspirations
Grace Chen aims to build a professional career in the publishing industry, with a particular focus on manga and light novels. Her existing roles and academic background support her ambition to specialize in these genres, reflecting her passion and dedication to the field.