Marta Rossich
About Marta Rossich
Marta Rossich is an editor at Penguin Random House, overseeing Non-Fiction and Sci-Fi/Fantasy titles under the EDICIONES B & VERGARA and NOVA imprints in Barcelona, Spain.
Current Role at Penguin Random House
Marta Rossich serves as the Editor for EDICIONES B & VERGARA (Non-Fiction) and NOVA (Sci-Fi/Fantasy) at Penguin Random House, based in Barcelona, Spain. In this role, she is responsible for the publication of 70 titles annually, which includes 55 Non-Fiction titles and 15 Sci-Fi/Fantasy titles. Her duties encompass budget management, title selection, rights acquisition, scheduling, book supervision, marketing plans, and maintaining communication with authors, agents, bookstores, and scouting agencies.
Previous Experience at Ediciones B
Before joining Penguin Random House, Marta Rossich gained extensive editorial experience at Ediciones B. From 2014 to 2017, she worked as the Non-Fiction & Fiction Editor in the Barcelona area. Earlier, from 2007 to 2010, she served as the Mass Market Editor at Ediciones B. These roles involved significant responsibilities in managing genres, acquiring rights, and collaborating with a diverse range of authors and agents.
Work at Peony Literary Agency
Marta Rossich held the position of Agent & Books Scout at Peony Literary Agency in Shanghai City, China, from 2013 to 2014. During her tenure, she was instrumental in liaising between authors and publishers, scouting for new literary talent, and managing book rights deals. This role provided her with a valuable international perspective on the literary market.
Responsibilities at Cervantes Institute
From 2012 to 2013, Marta Rossich worked as a Cultural Project Developer at the Cervantes Institute in Shanghai, China. Her role focused on developing and implementing cultural projects aimed at promoting Spanish language and culture. This position required significant expertise in cultural outreach and event management.
Educational Background
Marta Rossich holds a Bachelor's degree in Humanities from Universitat Pompeu Fabra, where she studied Literature, History, Art, and Philosophy from 1997 to 2001. This educational foundation has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of various humanities disciplines, which she effectively applies in her editorial positions.
Publishing and International Book Fairs
Marta Rossich is actively involved in the international literary community, attending major book fairs such as those in Frankfurt and London. Through these events, she engages with global literary trends, acquires rights for new titles, and networks with industry professionals. She also manages an editor under her charge, ensuring a collaborative and efficient editorial process.