Melanie Muto
About Melanie Muto
Melanie Muto is the Manager of Digital Workflow Support at Penguin Random House in the Greater New York City Area, with extensive experience in content management and editorial roles.
Current Role at Penguin Random House
Melanie Muto is currently the Manager of Digital Workflow Support at Penguin Random House, located in the Greater New York City Area. In this role, she provides one-on-one training in workflow best practices, tools, and applications to editorial, design, and production staff. She writes and proofs process documentation for both internal and external users. Additionally, she assists in the development of workflow tools and processes by creating, testing, and analyzing sample files. Melanie also troubleshoots technical issues in a Microsoft Word- and InDesign-based workflow and responds to support requests from various Penguin Random House imprints.
Previous Roles at NFPA
Before her current position, Melanie Muto worked at the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). She served as an Associate Content Project Manager from 2018 to 2019 and as a Technical Content Editor for six months in 2017. In these roles, she gained valuable experience in managing content projects and editing technical content, contributing to the organization’s knowledge base and publications.
Positions at Western Schools
Melanie Muto has an extensive background in publishing, having worked at Western Schools (Specialty Commerce Publishing) in various capacities. She was a Development Editor for seven months in 2017, following her role as Assistant Editor from 2015 to 2016. Earlier, she served as an E-Learning Publishing Specialist from 2013 to 2015 and as a Proofreader for eight months in 2013. Her work at Western Schools involved multiple aspects of content creation, editing, and e-learning publishing in West Bridgewater, MA.
Educational Background
Melanie Muto attended Providence College, where she studied English Literature and obtained a degree in English Creative Writing. Her academic background from 2008 to 2012 has equipped her with a solid foundation in literature and creative writing, which she has applied throughout her professional career in various editorial and content management roles.
Early Career and Internships
Melanie Muto started her career with a variety of internships and early roles that built the foundation for her expertise in content management and editorial work. She worked as a Journals Marketing Intern at MIT Press for three months in 2013, a General Intern at Mercury Learning and Information from 2012 to 2013, and a Recruiter for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer at the American Cancer Society for four months in 2012. Additionally, she spent three years as an Assistant to the Youth Services Librarian at North Scituate Public Library from 2009 to 2012.