Jason Wachtler
About Jason Wachtler
Jason Wachtler is the Associate Director of Client Operations at Penguin Random House, with extensive experience in client operations and digital production within the publishing industry.
Title and Position
Jason Wachtler serves as the Associate Director of Client Operations PRHPS at Penguin Random House. He has been instrumental in managing and enhancing client operations within the company. His current role builds upon several years of experience working within various capacities at Penguin Random House.
Career Path at Penguin Random House
Jason Wachtler's tenure at Penguin Random House began in 2014. He started as an Assistant in Digital Production and worked his way up through multiple positions, showcasing his growth and adaptability. From 2016 to 2018, he served as an Associate in Client Ebook Production, followed by a managerial role in Client Operations from 2018 to 2021. He was then promoted to Senior Manager in 2021, a position he held for 10 months before becoming the Associate Director of Client Operations.
Education and Expertise
Jason Wachtler holds a Master of Science in Publishing from Pace University, completed between 2013 and 2015. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor's degree in Business with a focus on Marketing and Management from the University at Albany in 2010. His academic background combined a strong foundation in publishing and marketing, paving the way for his career in client operations within the publishing industry.
Early Career and Internships
Before joining Penguin Random House, Jason gained early career experience through various internships and roles. He worked as a Marketing Intern at Proctors Public Access Broadcasting in 2010 and as a Sales Intern at Pershing in 2009. These positions provided him with foundational skills in marketing and sales, complementing his later focus on publishing.
Previous Roles Outside Penguin Random House
Jason Wachtler's career also includes a range of roles outside Penguin Random House. He worked as a Remodeling Consultant at Power Home Remodeling Group from 2012 to 2013 and as a Licensed Personal Banker and Branch Marketing Coordinator at Astoria Federal Savings from 2011 to 2012. Additionally, he held temporary and internship positions at Q2A Bill Smith and New Leaf Literary & Media, Inc., further diversifying his professional experience.