Ruta Rimas
About Ruta Rimas
Ruta Rimas is an Executive Editor at Penguin Random House in New York, specializing in middle grade and young adult literature, with a focus on diverse voices and graphic novels.
Company
Ruta Rimas is currently working at Penguin Random House, based in New York, NY. In her role as Executive Editor, she engages in acquiring diverse voices and stories for middle grade and young adult readers. Additionally, she has a significant focus on graphic novels, enriching the Razorbill imprint's catalog.
Title
Ruta Rimas holds the position of Executive Editor at Penguin Random House. Her editorial work includes notable acquisitions and contributions to various diversity and inclusion initiatives within her department.
Education and Expertise
Ruta Rimas studied at New York University, obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs from 2000 to 2004. Before that, she attended Fenwick High School from 1996 to 2000. Her academic background equipped her with the skills necessary for her editorial career.
Career Background
Ruta Rimas has an extensive editorial background. Before her current role at Penguin Random House, she worked at Simon and Schuster as a Senior Editor from 2015 to 2019 and as an Editor from 2011 to 2015 in New York, NY. She also served at HarperCollins Publishers as an Assistant Editor from 2009 to 2011 and an Editorial Assistant from 2007 to 2009.
Achievements
Ruta Rimas achieved notable milestones in her career, such as acquiring the New York Times bestselling young adult novel 'The Hazel Wood' by Melissa Albert and leading the acquisition of the award-winning middle grade series 'The Trials of Apollo' by Rick Riordan. She also mentors aspiring editors and participated as a panelist at the American Library Association's annual conference.