Robin Simon
About Robin Simon
Robin Simon is the Contracts Director at Penguin Random House, overseeing contracts for Penguin Books, Penguin Press, Riverhead Books, and Viking Books in the Greater New York City Area.
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Robin Simon is the Contracts Director at Penguin Random House, overseeing subdivisions Penguin Books, Penguin Press, Riverhead Books, and Viking Books in the Greater New York City Area. In this role, Simon supervises a team of four employees and handles various contractual obligations within the organization.
Professional Background: Publishing Industry
Robin Simon has over two decades of experience in the publishing industry. Simon began their career as a Contracts Assistant at The Berkley Publishing Group & Perigee Books from 1994 to 1995. Subsequently, they worked as a Contracts Administrator at The Putnam Berkley Group from 1995 to 1998 and as a Contracts Manager at The Berkley Publishing Group, NAL/Signet, Perigee & Avery from 1998 to 2000. Simon transitioned to Penguin Random House in January 2000 and has held the position of Contracts Director ever since.
Education and Expertise: English Language and Literature
Robin Simon attended Binghamton University from 1989 to 1993, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English Language and Literature. This academic background has been instrumental in Simon's ability to navigate and draft complex author contracts and related documents within the publishing industry.
Key Responsibilities at Penguin Random House
In their current role as Contracts Director at Penguin Random House, Robin Simon is responsible for drafting and negotiating author contracts, book packaging and distribution agreements, and media contracts related to novelizations and media tie-ins. They also review and approve author payment requests, ensuring that all contractual agreements are adhered to and that operations within the contracts department run smoothly.
Experience in Contract Negotiation and Management
Robin Simon brings extensive expertise in contract negotiation and management to their role at Penguin Random House. Throughout their career, Simon has been responsible for negotiating a wide range of contracts, from author agreements to media tie-in deals. This experience has made Simon a critical asset to the company's contractual operations.