Rebecca Marsh
About Rebecca Marsh
Rebecca Marsh is the Director of Publicity at Viking/Penguin, Penguin Random House, in New York. She has over a decade of experience in managing high-profile publicity campaigns and frequently represents Penguin Random House at major industry events.
Current Role at Penguin Random House
Rebecca Marsh currently holds the position of Director of Publicity for Viking/Penguin at Penguin Random House in New York, New York. In this role, Rebecca oversees publicity campaigns, coordinates book tours, and collaborates closely with authors, editors, and marketing teams to maximize publicity efforts. She frequently represents Penguin Random House at major industry events and book fairs.
Career Progression at Penguin Random House
Rebecca Marsh has had a steady career progression at Penguin Random House. She first joined the company as a Publicist at The Crown Publishing Group in 2013 and later was promoted to Senior Publicist. In 2017, she transitioned to Viking/Penguin as Publicity Manager, subsequently advancing to Assistant Director of Publicity, Associate Director of Publicity, and finally to her current role as Director of Publicity.
Previous Experience at Simon and Schuster
Before joining Penguin Random House, Rebecca Marsh gained valuable experience at Simon and Schuster where she worked as a Publicity Assistant from 2010 to 2012 and as an Associate Publicist until 2013. These roles laid the groundwork for her extensive skills in managing high-profile publicity campaigns.
Educational Background
Rebecca Marsh's educational background includes a Certificate in Publishing from Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism, achieved in 2009. She also holds a B.A. in Media Studies and English from the University of Virginia, completed in 2009. Her academic achievements have been fundamental in equipping her with the necessary skills for her career in book publicity.
Notable Achievements in Publicity
Rebecca Marsh has led publicity campaigns for several bestselling books that have achieved national media coverage. She has played a key role in securing major media placements for bestselling authors, and her strategic publicity plans have significantly boosted book sales. Moreover, she has been instrumental in the successful launch of multiple debut authors, contributing to their visibility and media attention.