Renee Hooker
About Renee Hooker
Renee Hooker is an Editor at Penguin Random House and an Associate Editor at Random House in New York, with over a decade of experience in the publishing industry.
Current Role at Penguin Random House
Renee Hooker currently holds the position of Editor at Penguin Random House, located in New York, New York, United States. In this capacity, she is involved in various editorial tasks, including manuscript evaluation, editing, and liaising with authors. Her role significantly contributes to the development of new literature and maintaining the high standards of the publishing house.
Previous Roles at Random House
Renee Hooker has a comprehensive history with Random House. She served as an Associate Editor, where she built on her editorial experience by managing more complex projects and working closely with authors. Before that, she worked as an Assistant Editor from 2013 to 2017, where she honed her skills in editorial processes and project management.
Early Career in Publishing
Renee Hooker began her career in the publishing industry as an Editorial Assistant at Penguin Random House from 2013 to 2014. This role marked her entry into the field, providing her with foundational experience in editorial work, including initial manuscript assessments and editorial coordination. She also interned at Folio Literary Management in 2012, where she gained valuable insights into literary management.
Educational Background
Renee Hooker completed her higher education at Rutgers University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Gender Studies and English in 2012. Prior to this, she attended Wayne Valley High School from 2004 to 2008. She also briefly studied English Literature at UCL in 2011, which further solidified her expertise in literature.
Experience in Non-Profit and Retail Sectors
In addition to her publishing career, Renee Hooker has diverse experience in other fields. She worked on the Education Team at the Breast Treatment Task Force in 2012, contributing to educational initiatives. She also interned in business development at Do Something for three months in 2012. Her early work experience includes retail roles as a cashier at Bath & Body Works from 2009 to 2012 and at Kohl's Department Stores from 2007 to 2008.