Kortney Hartz
About Kortney Hartz
Kortney Hartz is a Publishing Associate at Penguin Random House in New York, with a diverse background in publishing, marketing, and operations management.
Current Title and Role
Kortney Hartz is currently a Publishing Associate at Penguin Random House in New York, United States. In this role, she coordinates internal book launch presentations and reviews and edits retail-based web copy for platforms like Amazon and Edelweiss. She also maintains and balances the publishing seasonal calendar and suggests on-sale dates for upcoming books based on sales opportunities.
Previous Experience
Kortney Hartz has held multiple positions in various organizations over the years. From 2020 to 2022, she was the Assistant to the President and Publisher of Random House Children’s Books at Penguin Random House in New York, NY. Before that, she worked as an Assistant Marketing Manager at Asana Soul Practice from 2018 to 2020 in Hoboken, NJ. She also gained experience as a Personal Assistant and Coordinator at Neal Adams Continuity Graphics from 2017 to 2020. Additionally, Kortney served as Operations Manager at NYC Elite from 2013 to 2017 in New York, NY, and as Senior Coordinator at Harlem Children's Zone from 2011 to 2013 in New York, NY. Earlier in her career, she worked as a Freelance Researcher at Sesame Workshop from 2010 to 2013 and as an Intern at Brooklyn Academy of Music in 2007.
Educational Background
Kortney Hartz attended Columbia University in the City of New York, where she studied Writing for Television in 2016 for 11 months. She also studied Liberal Arts and Creative Writing at Sarah Lawrence College, earning a Bachelor of the Arts degree from 2007 to 2011. Prior to college, she graduated from Little Red School House and Elisabeth Irwin High School, where she completed her high school education from 2003 to 2007.
Current Projects
Kortney Hartz is currently working on a young adult graphic novel under the mentorship of Neal Adams. This project showcases her dedication to writing and creative arts, further emphasizing her expertise in publishing and storytelling.
Industry Involvement and Responsibilities
In her role at Penguin Random House, Kortney Hartz is involved in various sales, publishing, and marketing initiatives. She conducts competitive title research projects and examines Middle Grade trends and indicators. Additionally, Kortney engages in ad hoc research projects that support the company's multiple functions, demonstrating her adaptability and breadth of knowledge in the publishing industry.