Marinda J. Valenti, Ms
About Marinda J. Valenti, Ms
Marinda J. Valenti is a Senior Production Editor at Penguin Random House with extensive experience in editing and proofreading across various genres. She has held multiple editorial roles and implemented AI to enhance workflow efficiency.
Company
Marinda J. Valenti is currently employed at Penguin Random House, operating remotely as a Senior Production Editor based in New York, New York, United States. She is also the Editor, Proofreader, and Copyeditor at Marinda Proofreads, providing professional editorial services remotely.
Title
Marinda J. Valenti holds the position of Senior Production Editor at Penguin Random House. Additionally, she functions in a multifaceted role of Editor, Proofreader, and Copyeditor at Marinda Proofreads.
Education and Expertise
Marinda J. Valenti earned a Master of Science in Publishing: Digital and Print Media from New York University. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in English, Women's Studies, and Film from California State University, Fullerton, and completed a study abroad program in Literature at the University of Stirling. Additionally, she received a certificate in Project Management from the University of Washington.
Background
Marinda J. Valenti's professional journey in the publishing industry began with her role as a Digital Production Assets Intern at Penguin Random House in 2014. She then served as a Production Editorial Assistant, Trade Reprints at Scholastic for one year before returning to Penguin Random House, where she progressed through roles as an Associate Production Editor and Production Editor. Between 2015 and 2017, she also worked at HarperCollins Publishers as an Assistant Production Editor, Impulse.
Achievements
At Penguin Random House, Marinda J. Valenti has contributed significantly by implementing AI via ChatGPT to streamline editorial workflow, which has improved efficiency in editing practices. She manages a freelancer database, recruits and evaluates freelancers, logs project invoices, and sets objectives for production editorial interns. Valenti's expertise spans various genres, including children's literature, manga, light novels, literary fiction, business, memoir, spiritual, and self-improvement books.