Rachel Molland
About Rachel Molland
Rachel Molland is an Associate Publicist at Doubleday, Penguin Random House in New York, with a background in publicity and marketing from Hachette Book Group, Writers House, and Graywolf Press.
Title at Penguin Random House
Rachel Molland holds the position of Associate Publicist at Doubleday, a division of Penguin Random House. In her current role, Rachel oversees all aspects of publicity campaigns, including media and review coverage, as well as book tours. Her duties encompass writing press releases, creating press kits, pulling media lists, organizing author events and tours, and managing digital assets.
Professional Background
Rachel Molland has extensive experience in the publishing industry. She started as a Marketing and Publicity Intern at Graywolf Press in 2015, followed by a brief internship at Writers House from 2016 to 2017. She was then employed at Hachette Book Group as an Assistant Publicist from 2017 to 2019, before moving to her current role at Penguin Random House's Doubleday.
Education and Expertise
Rachel Molland earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English Language and Literature/Letters from Sarah Lawrence College, where she studied from 2012 to 2015. Her education provided a strong foundation in literature and language, supporting her subsequent career in publishing and publicity.
Publicity Campaigns at Doubleday
At Doubleday, Rachel Molland has successfully developed and implemented publicity campaigns for a diverse range of titles. Her work includes organizing author events and tours, booking travel and accommodations, maintaining tour itineraries, and conducting follow-up. She also writes pitch emails and serves as a liaison between the division and media outlets, bookstores, and bloggers.
Communication with Authors and Agents
In her role at Doubleday, Rachel Molland communicates regularly with high-profile authors and literary agents. She ensures that all aspects of the publicity campaigns are effectively managed and that the authors' needs are met during book tours and events. Her effective communication skills facilitate smooth coordination between different stakeholders.