Lucinda Humphrey
About Lucinda Humphrey
Lucinda Humphrey is an Assistant Editor at Penguin Random House, specializing in gift, humour, lifestyle, and cookery titles.
Current Position at Penguin Random House
Lucinda Humphrey serves as an Assistant Editor at Penguin Random House. She joined the company in September 2020 and is part of the Ebury Lifestyle editorial team. Her role involves editing and creating titles in categories such as gift, humor, lifestyle, and cookery books.
Past Roles at Penguin Random House
Before her current position, Lucinda worked as an Editorial Assistant at Ebury, a division within Penguin Random House. She held this role from 2018 to 2020 in London, United Kingdom, gaining experience with Ebury Illustrated, POP Press, and BBC Books imprints.
Experience at Hachette UK
Lucinda Humphrey also has extensive experience with Hachette UK. She was an Editorial Assistant Intern at Tinder Press, Headline for one month in 2018. Prior to that, she worked as a Receptionist/Switchboard Operator at Hachette UK from 2016 to 2018.
Career Journey
Lucinda has held multiple roles across various publishing houses and other organizations. Her career includes positions such as Editorial Assistant at Orion Publishing Group in 2017, Lead Bookseller at Waterstones from 2014 to 2016, and Editorial Assistant at BMI Publishing in 2014 and 2011. She also gained experience as a PR and Marketing Intern at Hills Balfour from 2012 to 2013, and Admissions Assistant at INTO University Partnerships in 2013.
Educational Background
Lucinda studied Comparative Literature at the University of Kent, earning a 1:1 BA hons degree from 2008 to 2012. Prior to that, she completed her A Levels in English Literature, Geography, and Music at Hurstpierpoint College from 2007 to 2009. Her early education took place at Oathall Community College, where she completed 9 GCSEs from 2002 to 2007.