Jessie Z.
About Jessie Z.
Jessie Z. is a Marketing Associate at Penguin Press, Penguin Random House, in New York, specializing in book marketing and social media content creation.
Company
Jessie Z. currently holds the position of Marketing Associate at Penguin Press, an imprint of Penguin Random House, located in New York, New York, United States. The role involves managing marketing campaigns for notable titles and executing innovative promotional strategies.
Professional Experience in Marketing
Jessie Z.'s career in marketing includes a progression from Marketing Assistant to Marketing Associate at Penguin Press within Penguin Random House. A key achievement in this role was managing the marketing campaigns for prominent books, including the New York Times bestseller and Reese's Book Club Pick 'Our Missing Hearts' by Celeste Ng. Jessie also solely manages the Penguin Press TikTok page, applying strategic content creation and advertising techniques.
Previous Roles in Publishing
Jessie Z. has held various roles within the publishing industry, including positions at Melville House and Island Press. Notable roles include a Publicity Assistant and Publishing Intern at Melville House and an Editorial Intern at Island Press in Washington D.C. These positions provided Jessie with experience in publicity, editorial tasks, and broader publishing processes.
Experience in Education and Administration
Early in Jessie Z.'s career, they worked at Alliance Francaise de Washington, taking on roles such as Certifications Coordinator and Administrative Officer & Adults Private Lesson Advisor. Additionally, Jessie contributed to the educational sector as an English Teaching Assistant in Lyon, France, under the Ministère de l'Éducation nationale. These roles helped develop skills in facilitation, conflict resolution, and team dynamics.
Academic Background
Jessie Z. has a strong academic background with a Bachelor of Arts in French Language & Literature and Psychology from James Madison University, completed between 2013 and 2017. Additionally, Jessie pursued French Studies at Université Lumière Lyon 2 and completed a Digital Marketing Boot Camp at General Assembly. This combination of linguistic and marketing education supports Jessie's professional capabilities in diverse and multilingual environments.