Katie Mac Leod
About Katie Mac Leod
Katie Mac Leod is an Associate Marketing Manager at Penguin Random House in New York, specializing in marketing non-fiction books. She is also a freelance journalist, travel writer, and blogger, recognized as one of Scotland’s Top 100 Women in Tourism in 2020.
Current Role as Associate Marketing Manager at Penguin Random House
Katie Mac Leod is currently employed as the Associate Marketing Manager at Penguin Random House in New York, New York. In this role, she specializes in marketing non-fiction books. Her responsibilities include strategizing and executing marketing campaigns to reach broad audiences. She applies her extensive experience in publishing and marketing to drive book sales and foster author relationships.
Professional Background at Penguin Random House
Katie Mac Leod has a long-standing association with Penguin Random House. She began as a Marketing and Publicity Intern in 2018 for two months. She then progressed to roles including Marketing and Publicity Assistant from 2019 to 2022, Social Media Ambassador from 2020 to 2021, and Marketing Associate from 2022 to 2024. Her journey at the company showcases a broad skill set in marketing, publicity, and social media, culminating in her current role as Associate Marketing Manager.
Educational Background
Katie Mac Leod has a comprehensive educational background. She earned her Master of Arts degree in International Relations from the University of St Andrews, where she studied from 2006 to 2010. She also undertook an Integrated Year Abroad at the University of Pennsylvania, studying Political Science from 2008 to 2009. In 2018, she attended Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism, specializing in Publishing.
Freelance Journalism and Travel Writing
In addition to her role at Penguin Random House, Katie Mac Leod is an active freelance journalist and travel writer. She has authored articles for notable publications such as BBC Travel, AFAR, Roads and Kingdoms, and Buzzfeed. She also works as a Travel Writer and Blogger for Stories My Suitcase Could Tell, an award-winning travel blog she founded and edits. Her contributions to these platforms have established her as an influential voice in travel journalism.
Early Career and Teaching Experience
Katie Mac Leod's career includes diverse roles, starting with an internship at The Scottish Parliament in 2005. She worked as a Writer for The Saint newspaper from 2006 to 2010 and served as a University Ambassador for the University of St Andrews from 2006 to 2008. Additionally, she taught English as a language teacher at the British Council in Tianjin, China, from 2010 to 2011. These experiences have contributed to her versatile skill set and broad knowledge base.