Katie Hurley
About Katie Hurley
Katie Hurley is a Senior Production Editor at Penguin Random House with over 15 years of experience in the publishing industry, including roles at Farrar, Straus and Giroux and Boydell & Brewer.
Current Position at Penguin Random House
Katie Hurley is currently a Senior Production Editor at Penguin Random House in the Greater New York City Area. She has been with the company since January 2019. In this role, Katie oversees the production process for notable imprints such as Penguin Classics, Penguin Press, Portfolio, Riverhead, and Viking. Her responsibilities include managing the book production cycle, ensuring quality and adherence to deadlines.
Previous Work at Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Before joining Penguin Random House, Katie Hurley worked as a Senior Production Editor at Farrar, Straus and Giroux from 2017 to 2019. During her two-year tenure in the Greater New York City Area, she was responsible for overseeing the production of various titles, ensuring that each project met the high standards of the publishing house.
Experience at Penguin Publishing Group
Katie Hurley accumulated a wealth of experience at Penguin Publishing Group, where she held multiple roles over an eight-year period. She started as an Associate Production Editor from 2008 to 2011, then served as a Production Editor from 2011 to 2016. Her work involved managing the editorial process for a range of genres, ensuring timely and high-quality publication.
Freelance Proofreading Career
In addition to her full-time roles, Katie Hurley also works as a freelance proofreader in the Greater New York City Area. This role allows her to apply her keen eye for detail and extensive editorial experience to a variety of projects. Her freelance work complements her extensive career in traditional publishing.
Educational Background
Katie Hurley holds a Master of Arts in English Literature from the University of Rochester and a Bachelor of Arts in Art History and English from SUNY Geneseo. Her academic background in both English Literature and Art History provides a strong foundation for her editorial and production roles in the publishing industry.
Early Career and Boydell & Brewer Experience
Katie Hurley's early career in publishing began at Boydell & Brewer, where she worked as an Editorial Assistant from 2005 to 2006 and then as an Associate Managing Editor from 2007 to 2008 in the Rochester, New York Area. These roles provided her with invaluable experience in the editorial process and set the stage for her subsequent positions in larger publishing houses.