Jeramie Orton
About Jeramie Orton
Jeramie Orton is an Editor at Pamela Dorman Books, Penguin Random House, with extensive experience in the publishing industry.
Title at Penguin Random House
Jeramie Orton works as an Editor at Pamela Dorman Books, which is an imprint of Penguin Random House. Based in New York, New York, she has taken on various roles within the company, progressively advancing from Editorial Assistant to Associate Editor, and now to her current role as an Editor.
Career at Penguin Random House
Jeramie Orton has a notable history at Penguin Random House, beginning as an Editorial Assistant from 2015 to 2017. She then became an Assistant Editor from 2017 to 2019, followed by an Associate Editor role from 2019 to 2021. Currently, she serves as an Editor for Pamela Dorman Books, demonstrating a clear trajectory of growth and increased responsibility within the organization.
Previous Editorial Experience
Before her extensive tenure at Penguin Random House, Jeramie Orton accumulated diverse editorial experience. She worked at Oxford University Press as an Editorial Assistant for 11 months in 2014-2015, and held various intern positions at Algonquin Books, including roles in publicity, editorial, and online marketing. Additionally, she interned at The Oxford American Magazine in the Little Rock, Arkansas area.
Educational Background
Jeramie Orton holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Dance and Linguistics from Connecticut College, where she studied from 2009 to 2013. In 2011, she also studied abroad at the University of Sydney, focusing on Linguistics. Her educational background provides a multifaceted foundation that complements her editorial career.
Diverse Industry Roles
In addition to her editorial roles, Jeramie Orton has gained experience in various other industry positions. Notably, she worked on marketing and communications for the American Dance Festival. She also served as a Social Media/Marketing Intern at Eno Publishers and coordinated the Give!Guide at INDY Week. Early in her career, she worked as a Copy Editor for The College Voice, indicating a long-standing involvement in the publishing and communications field.