Jessie S.
About Jessie S.
Jessie S. is a Marketing Assistant at Penguin Press, Penguin Random House, with a diverse background in publishing and French language roles.
Current Position at Penguin Press
Jessie S. is currently working at Penguin Random House as a Marketing Assistant for Penguin Press, based in New York, United States. In this role, she focuses on various marketing initiatives, contributing to the planning and implementation of promotional campaigns. Jessie is particularly noted for founding Penguin Press's TikTok account, where she has spearheaded the planning and production of engaging content.
Professional Experience in Publishing
Jessie S. has accumulated diverse experience in the publishing industry. Before her current role at Penguin Press, she served as a Publicity Assistant at Melville House for one month in 2021 and as a Publishing Intern there for three months in 2020 in Brooklyn, New York. Additionally, she worked as an Editorial Intern at Island Press in the Washington D.C. Metro Area from 2019 to 2020.
Educational Background
Jessie S. has a solid educational foundation in both humanities and digital marketing. She graduated from James Madison University with a Bachelor of Arts in French Language & Literature and Psychology in 2017. Jessie also completed a year-long course in Editing at the Editorial Freelancers Association from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, she participated in a Digital Marketing Boot Camp at General Assembly. Jessie studied French Studies at Université Lumière Lyon 2, earning another Bachelor of Arts degree.
Past Roles and Responsibilities
Jessie S. has held several roles before settling into the publishing industry. She worked at Alliance Française de Washington, D.C. in various capacities, including Certifications Coordinator, Administrative Officer, and Adults Private Lesson Advisor from 2018 to 2019. Jessie also served as an English Teaching Assistant at the Ministère de l'Éducation nationale in Lyon, France, from 2017 to 2018. From 2020 to 2021, she was a Writer at UN-RULY.
Social Media and Online Presence
Apart from her professional roles, Jessie S. maintains an active social media presence through her Bookstagram account (IG: @curiousgardenreads), where she shares her insights and love for books. She has also managed significant social media campaigns, including the #ReadNgTogether Summer Read Along and organized a Twitter Q&A with bestselling author Celeste Ng.