Medina, Nicolas
About Medina, Nicolas
Nicolas Medina is the Executive Managing Editor at Penguin Young Readers, Penguin Random House, with over 15 years of experience in various editorial positions.
Current Role at Penguin Random House
Nicolas Medina currently serves as the Executive Managing Editor for Penguin Young Readers at Penguin Random House in New York, NY. In this role, he oversees the editorial management and production of children's books, ensuring high-quality content and timely publication.
Previous Roles at Penguin Group USA
Before his current position, Medina worked at Penguin Group USA in several roles. From 2015 to 2019, he was the Executive Managing Editor at Penguin Workshop. Prior to that, he served as Senior Managing Editor for Grosset & Dunlap / Price Stern Sloan from 2011 to 2014. He also held the role of Production Editor for Viking Children's Books / Puffin Books from 2004 to 2008.
Experience at Egmont USA
Between 2008 and 2011, Nicolas Medina was a Managing Editor at Egmont USA in New York City. During his tenure, he was responsible for managing editorial processes and contributing to the development and production of the company's children's book portfolio.
Early Career and Internships
Medina began his career in publishing as a Production (Copyediting) Intern at Scholastic in 2003. This initial experience provided a foundation for his future roles in the industry. Additionally, from 2002 to 2004, he worked as a Proofreader / Reviewer at Gleim Publications while pursuing his studies at the University of Florida.
Education and Academic Background
Nicolas Medina attended the University of Florida from 2000 to 2004. His academic experience there laid the groundwork for his career in publishing. While studying, he gained practical experience by working as a Proofreader / Reviewer at Gleim Publications.