Julianna Wilson
About Julianna Wilson
Julianna Wilson is the Director of Casting, Digital Production Platforms, & Strategic Partnerships, Sr Executive Producer at Penguin Random House and CEO of The Articulate Life LLC in New York, NY.
Company
Julianna Wilson currently holds a dual leadership role at Penguin Random House and The Articulate Life LLC in New York, New York. At Penguin Random House, she is the Director of Casting, Digital Production Platforms, & Strategic Partnerships, as well as a Senior Executive Producer. Concurrently, she serves as CEO at The Articulate Life LLC, where she focuses on coaching and courses for thought leaders and audiobook narrators.
Title
Julianna Wilson is the Director of Casting, Digital Production Platforms, & Strategic Partnerships and a Senior Executive Producer at Penguin Random House. Additionally, she is the CEO of The Articulate Life LLC, a company specializing in coaching and courses for thought leaders and audiobook narrators.
Education and Expertise
Julianna Wilson has an extensive educational background with studies at several prestigious institutions. She attended Yale University for an advanced leadership training through the Yale Publishing Course in 2016. She earned a Publishing Certificate in Editing from New York University, where she studied Copy Editing, Writing, Marketing, Publicity, and Production from 2008 to 2011. Julianna also studied English Literature at the University of Bristol as part of a study abroad program in 2007. She holds a B.A. in English Literature and Creative Writing from Colby College, where she studied from 2004 to 2008. Her foundational education began at The Dalton School, which she attended from 1990 to 2004.
Background
Julianna Wilson has a rich professional background with Penguin Random House, holding various positions over the years. She started as an intern in 2007, then moved to the role of Assistant to the VP and Publisher of Random House Audio from 2008 to 2010. She held multiple roles including Production Coordinator, Producer, and Audio Special Projects Manager before becoming Senior Manager and then Director of Digital Production Platforms & Strategic Partnerships. In 2022 and 2023, she served as a Director of Digital Production Platforms and Strategic Partnerships, Senior Executive Producer, before taking on her current role.
Achievements
Julianna Wilson has made significant contributions to the audiobook industry. She developed the global voiceover casting platform Ahab Talent, which enhances diverse casting options for content creators. She produces over 100 audiobooks annually featuring celebrity and bestselling authors. Julianna has collaborated with high-profile personalities such as Adam Grant, Jordan Peele, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Alicia Keys, Brandi Carlile, Seth Rogen, and The Tiny Chef on audiobook projects. She also hosts impactful virtual and in-person events and plays a key role in the strategic expansion of Ahab Talent by working with various internal and external teams.