Jules Kelly
About Jules Kelly
Jules Kelly is the Senior Marketing Manager at Random House Children's Books, a division of Penguin Random House, in New York, United States.
Current Position at Penguin Random House
Jules Kelly is the Senior Marketing Manager at Random House Children's Books, a division of Penguin Random House, based in New York, United States. In her role, Jules oversees marketing strategy for over 75 books and franchises annually. Her responsibilities include working closely with the licensing team to create strategic promotional opportunities with non-book products such as plush, apparel, and home goods.
Previous Roles at Penguin Random House
Prior to her current role, Jules Kelly held multiple positions at Penguin Random House. She was the Marketing Manager for Rand House Children’s Books from 2019 to 2020, and the Associate Marketing Manager from 2018 to 2019. Jules also served as the Marketing Associate from 2016 to 2018 and the Publishing Coordinator from 2014 to 2016. Her journey at Penguin Random House began as a Publishing Assistant from 2013 to 2014.
Early Career and Internships
Jules Kelly has diversified her experiences through various roles before her tenure at Penguin Random House. She interned at NBC News on Andrea Mitchell Reports in 2013 and worked as a News Desk Runner during the 2012 Olympics in London. She also served as a Public Relations Intern at Keybridge Communications in 2010 and worked as Manager/Barista at Davenport Coffee Lounge from 2010 to 2013 in Washington D.C.
Educational Background
Jules Kelly completed her Bachelor's degree in Literature from American University, where she studied from 2009 to 2013. She also spent a year studying at Univerzita Karlova v Praze from 2011 to 2012. Her educational background laid the foundation for her career in publishing and marketing.
Notable Projects and Responsibilities
In her current role, Jules Kelly is involved with partnering on multi-media brands like HBO’s 'His Dark Materials' and the upcoming Peacock series 'One of Us is Lying'. She provides creative direction for print and digital advertisements, manages a competitive marketing analytics team, and runs weekly departmental meetings. Additionally, she is responsible for the growth, management, and development of a two-person team.