Gwyneth Stansfield
About Gwyneth Stansfield
Gwyneth Stansfield is the Associate Director of Publicity at Penguin Random House in New York, with extensive experience in the publishing industry, having held various roles at major publishing houses including Simon & Schuster and Regan Arts.
Current Position at Penguin Random House
Gwyneth Stansfield currently holds the position of Associate Director of Publicity at Penguin Random House in New York, New York. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing publicity strategies and campaigns for a range of publications. Her work involves coordinating with authors, media, and other stakeholders to ensure effective promotional efforts.
Previous Roles at Penguin Random House
Before her current position, Gwyneth served as the Assistant Director of Publicity from 2017 to 2020. She also worked as the Publicity Manager for Blue Rider Press & Plume from 2016 to 2017. Her roles at Penguin Random House have given her experience in managing and executing publicity campaigns for a variety of books and authors.
Experience at Simon & Schuster
Gwyneth's career includes significant roles at Simon & Schuster, where she started as a Publicity Assistant at Scribner in 2011. She then progressed to Associate Publicist, Publicist, and finally to Senior Publicist. In the role of Senior Publicist from 2014 to 2015, she managed publicity campaigns for high-profile authors, showcasing her ability to handle high-stakes promotional efforts.
Educational Background
Gwyneth Stansfield earned a B.S. in Media, Culture, & Communications from New York University, where she studied from 2007 to 2011. She also spent 11 months studying at UPAEP in 2008. Her educational background provided a strong foundation in media and communication, crucial for her roles in publicity and marketing.
Early Career Internships
Gwyneth gained early career experience with several internships. She interned in marketing at Egmont USA from 2010 to 2011, and in publicity at Penguin Group USA with G.P. Putnam's Sons & Riverhead Books in 2010. Additionally, she interned in event planning at Major League Events in 2009. These internships provided her with initial exposure to the publishing and event planning industries.