Jaime Mendola Hobbie
About Jaime Mendola Hobbie
Jaime Mendola Hobbie is the Executive Art Director, Advertising and Promotion at Penguin Random House, with over 12 years of experience in marketing and advertising.
Current Role at Penguin Random House
Jaime Mendola Hobbie is currently serving as the Executive Art Director, Advertising and Promotion at Penguin Random House in the New York City Metropolitan Area. In this role since October 2020, Hobbie employs creative skills to develop engaging promotional material that aligns with the company's objectives. This position involves leading teams and fostering both creative and professional development within the department.
Previous Positions at Penguin Random House
Before assuming the Executive Art Director role, Jaime Mendola Hobbie worked as the Executive Director, Advertising and Promotion at Penguin Random House from 2018 to 2020 in the Greater New York City Area. Earlier, Hobbie held the position of Director, Creative Marketing Services at the same company. These roles involved significant responsibilities in managing advertising strategies and creative marketing initiatives.
Early Career in Advertising and Marketing
Hobbie's early career includes working as Assistant Manager, Advertising & Promotion at Penguin Group USA from 2006 to 2008, followed by a role as Advertising & Promotions Manager from 2011 to 2013. Between these periods, Hobbie was a Marketing Manager at Reader's Digest from 2008 to 2011. These roles provided extensive experience in managing advertising campaigns and promotional strategies.
Education in Publishing and Graphic Arts
Jaime Mendola Hobbie holds a Master of Science in Publishing from Pace University, completed in 2005. Additionally, Hobbie earned a Bachelor of Arts in English, Graphic Arts, and Creative Writing from Ohio University in 2004. This educational background has been fundamental in shaping Hobbie's career in marketing and advertising.
Internship Experience at Spin Magazine
In the initial stages of Hobbie's career, an Advertising and Marketing internship at Spin Magazine from 2005 to 2006 provided valuable industry experience. This five-month internship laid the groundwork for a robust career in marketing, offering hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment.