Madison Parrotta
About Madison Parrotta
Madison Parrotta is a Book Production Assistant at Penguin Random House and a founding member of Disability in Publishing. She has extensive experience in the publishing industry, including roles at WEBTOON, The WNET Group, and Includas Publishing.
Company
Madison Parrotta currently holds the position of Book Production Assistant at Penguin Random House, a leading global publisher. Parrotta began this role in February 2024. Penguin Random House is known for publishing a wide array of literature, ranging from fiction and non-fiction to children’s books.
Title
Madison Parrotta serves as a Book Production Assistant at Penguin Random House. Her role involves overseeing various stages of book production, ensuring that the final product meets the company's standards of quality.
Education and Expertise
Madison Parrotta holds a BA in Theatre/Theater/English from Rider University, completed between 2013 and 2017. Additionally, she has a Certificate in Editing from the University of Chicago. Parrotta's educational background has equipped her with a robust understanding of both literary analysis and editorial processes. She also has over 5 years of experience as a sensitivity reader, editor, and researcher.
Professional Background
Madison Parrotta's career includes various roles in the publishing and editorial fields. She was a Contract Production and Editorial Assistant at WEBTOON for one year from 2023 to 2024. At The WNET Group, she served as a Senior Coordinator, Prospect Research, from 2022 to 2024, and as an Assistant from 2021 to 2022. She has also held positions as a Literary Intern at Helm Literary (2021-2022) and The Seymour Agency (2020-2021), and as a Senior Editor at Includas Publishing from 2017 to 2023.
Disability in Publishing
Madison Parrotta is a Founding Member of Disability in Publishing, an initiative aimed at promoting disability representation within the literature and publishing industry workforce. Her involvement reflects her passion for creating a more inclusive and accessible environment in the industry.