Julia Falkner
About Julia Falkner
Current Role at Penguin Random House
Julia Falkner is currently employed as an Associate Publicist at Penguin Random House. Her role involves managing public relations and media campaigns for authors and books, engaging with media outlets, and coordinating publicity efforts. This role underscores her ongoing commitment to the publishing industry and leverages her extensive experience in publicity and marketing.
Previous Positions at Penguin Random House
Before stepping into her current position, Julia held the role of Publicity Assistant at Penguin Random House from 2021 to 2023. During this two-year period, she supported publicity campaigns, assisted senior publicists, and contributed to the overall success of the publicity department. Additionally, she completed internships as a Knopf Marketing Intern in 2020 and an Avery TarcherPerigee Marketing and Publicity Intern in 2019, both enhancing her expertise in book marketing.
Work Experience at Coriolis Company
Julia's tenure at Coriolis Company included roles as Associate Publicist and Publicity Assistant in 2021. Over six months, she managed publicity campaigns and provided crucial support to the publicity team, further building her skills in media relations and promotional strategies within the publishing field.
Educational Background at Smith College
Julia Falkner pursued her undergraduate studies at Smith College from 2015 to 2019. She earned a Bachelor's degree while studying Psychology, Neuroscience, and Poetry. Her diverse education has provided her with a broad understanding of human behavior, scientific inquiry, and creative expression, contributing to her multifaceted approach in her professional roles.
Internships and Fellowships
Throughout her career, Julia has gained valuable experience through various internships and fellowships. Notably, she was a Mary Sweig Wilson Undergraduate Research Fellow at Smith College in 2018, where she engaged in intensive research projects. She also interned at Copper Canyon Press in 2017, giving her insights into the publishing industry in Port Townsend, Washington. Additionally, her three-year role as a Poetry Center Core Intern / Anthology Intern at Smith College allowed her to significantly contribute to the college's literary community.