Nicole Kiser
About Nicole Kiser
Nicole Kiser is the Managing Editorial Assistant at Penguin Random House, with a background in editorial and technical writing roles.
Title
Nicole Kiser holds the position of Managing Editorial Assistant at Penguin Random House. In this role, she manages title metadata and schedules using SAP and FileMaker Pro. She offers administrative support to the Managing Editorial department and coordinates tasks between the Editorial, Copyediting, Design, and Production departments at Penguin Young Readers. Additionally, Nicole disseminates up-to-date information regarding production schedules, on-sale dates, and prices to ensure smooth workflow.
Education and Expertise
Nicole Kiser attended Southern Methodist University, where she earned two Bachelor of Arts degrees. She studied English Language and Literature, General, as well as Corporate Communications and Public Affairs, completing both degrees from 2016 to 2020. Her educational background provided her with a strong foundation in literature and communication, skills that she continues to utilize in her professional career.
Past Positions
Prior to her current role, Nicole Kiser gained diverse experience in the publishing and literary fields. She has worked at The Stewpot of First Presbyterian Church as a Grant Writer for 3 months in 2021 and as STREETZine Managing Editor for 1 year from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, she served as a Technical Writer at SJ Design Studio in Plano, Texas, for 1 year from 2020 to 2021. Nicole also held an Education Literary Research Intern position at Dallas Theater Center for 4 months in 2019 and an Editorial Intern role at Brown Books Publishing Group for 3 months in 2018. Her career began at Southern Methodist University, where she worked as a Production Assistant for 3 years from 2016 to 2019.
Background
Nicole Kiser has built a robust professional background through various roles in different capacities within the editorial, literary, and public affair domains. Her experience spans from technical writing and grant writing to managing editorial duties. By working in multiple organizations, she has gained practical knowledge and skills that have shaped her current proficiency as a Managing Editorial Assistant. Nicole's journey reflects a consistent alignment with literature, publishing, and communication, which has equipped her with valuable industry-specific insights and abilities.