Jessica Yee
About Jessica Yee
Jessica Yee is a Metadata Manager at Penguin Random House, with a background in metadata optimization, trend research, and digital asset management.
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Jessica Yee currently holds the position of Metadata Manager at Penguin Random House, operating in the Greater New York City Area.
Education and Expertise
Jessica Yee obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication from UNC Asheville, where she studied from 2007 to 2011. She later pursued a Master of Science in Publishing: Digital and Print Media at New York University, completing her studies from 2011 to 2013. Her educational background is well-aligned with her career in publishing, metadata optimization, and digital asset management.
Professional Background
Jessica Yee has held various roles in the publishing industry, acquiring extensive experience in metadata management, production, and editorial processes. She began her career with internships at Lark Books and later served as a Publishing Assistant at Harris Publications and an E-book Production Intern at Simon and Schuster. She has held positions at Open Road Integrated Media Inc. as a Freelance Production Editor, Managing Editorial Assistant, Metadata Coordinator, and Associate Digital Asset Manager. She also worked at Kaplan Test Prep as a Publishing Coordinator and Metadata Specialist before joining Penguin Random House.
Role at Penguin Random House
In her current role as Metadata Manager at Penguin Random House, Jessica Yee oversees the implementation of 'living metadata,' ensuring it is continuously updated and optimized. She collaborates closely with a dedicated Metadata Analyst to provide data-driven insights to stakeholders. She is responsible for fielding queries and training various teams, including editorial, marketing, publicity, and managing editorial, on metadata best practices. She maintains high-quality metadata for frontlist titles and optimizes backlist titles based on consumer behavior and seasonal trends.
Responsibilities and Initiatives
Jessica Yee identifies and communicates market-relevant opportunities for metadata, publishers, and sales at Penguin Random House. She researches and tests metadata best practices to ensure optimal discoverability and search metrics. Her background includes expertise in metadata optimization, trend research, consumer search data analysis, and digital asset management, which she applies to her role to enhance the visibility and discoverability of Penguin Random House titles.