Josh Luft
About Josh Luft
Josh Luft is the Manager of Ebook Production at Penguin Random House and a Freelance Writer for various publications. He has a background in customer support, administrative assistance, and extensive experience in ebook production.
Current Role at Penguin Random House
Josh Luft holds the position of Manager, Ebook Production at Penguin Random House. His duties include overseeing the production of ebooks, ensuring quality assurance, and managing production workflows. He also manages a team of freelancers, creating training materials to improve efficiency and productivity. He assists with hiring processes by conducting interviews for new roles within his team.
Freelance Writing Career
In addition to his role at Penguin Random House, Josh Luft is an active Freelance Writer. He contributes to various newspapers, websites, and magazines nationwide. His freelance work spans a variety of topics and publications, showcasing his versatility and expertise in writing. His dual roles underscore his multifaceted skill set in both literary production and content creation.
Previous Experience at Bumble and bumble
From 2006 to 2010, Josh Luft worked at Bumble and bumble in Customer Support. During this four-year tenure, he honed his skills in client communication and problem-solving. His experience in customer support laid a foundation for his career in managing complex production processes and dealing effectively with various stakeholders.
Educational Background
Josh Luft attended the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh from 1999 to 2003, earning a degree in English Language and Literature/Letters. Prior to that, he graduated with high honors from Oshkosh West High School, where he completed his general studies from 1995 to 1999. His educational background in English literature provides a strong foundation for his professional roles in ebook production and freelance writing.
Previous Roles and Responsibilities
Before his current positions, Josh Luft worked as an Administrative Assistant at Aspen Publishers from 2005 to 2006. He later served as an Assistant Manager, Ebook Production, where he managed freelancers, created training materials, and assisted with new hire interviews. He also performed quality assurance for ebooks, archived them, and collaborated with conversion partners and on various backlist ebook projects as a Freelance Associate in Ebook Production.