Naomi Kennedy
About Naomi Kennedy
Naomi Kennedy is the Senior Manager of Ebook Development at Penguin Random House in the Greater New York City Area, with extensive experience in digital production and eBook development.
Title at Penguin Random House
Naomi Kennedy holds the position of Senior Manager, Ebook Development at Penguin Random House. She works in the Greater New York City Area, having previously served in a similar capacity at Penguin Random House Canada from 2017 to 2018.
Education and Expertise
Naomi Kennedy has an extensive academic background with an MSc in Publishing from New York University, where she studied from 2008 to 2009. She also holds an MA in Economics from the University of St Andrews, where she studied between 2002 and 2006. Her dual expertise in economics and publishing has equipped her with a strong foundation for her roles in ebook development and production.
Professional Background
Naomi Kennedy has a diverse professional background in publishing and digital production. She started her career as Deputy Editor at The Saint, the Independent Student Newspaper of St Andrews, working there from 2004 to 2005. She has held multiple positions, including Production Assistant at Leckie and Leckie, Publicity Assistant at Yale University Press, Research Editor at Crimson Business, and Production Assistant at New York University Press.
Ebook Development at Penguin Random House
Naomi Kennedy is responsible for bringing eBook production in-house at Penguin Random House. She has developed processes for automating the eBook production process and trains team members to convert titles from InDesign files to eBooks. She also collaborates with multiple departments to streamline the eBook conversion process. Naomi oversees eBook production for various imprints, including Amy Einhorn, Avery, Blue Rider, Penguin Press, Putnam, Riverhead, and Tarcher.
Previous Roles
Before her current tenure at Penguin Random House, Naomi Kennedy has accumulated significant experience in the publishing sector. She worked at Make Better eBooks, handling multiple responsibilities from 2011 to 2012. She was a Digital Production Temp at Penguin Random House in 2011 and held a Production Assistant role at New York University Press from 2008 to 2010. Her brief stints include roles as a Research Editor at Crimson Business, Publicity Assistant at Yale University Press, and Editorial Assistant at Scran.