Sara Leonard
About Sara Leonard
Sara Leonard is a Publicist at Viking/Penguin, Penguin Random House, with extensive experience in book publicity and marketing in the New York City area.
Title and Current Role
Sara Leonard is currently working as a Publicist at Viking/Penguin, Penguin Random House in the New York City Metropolitan Area. Her role involves coordinating multiple high-profile book launches and media campaigns. She specializes in promoting literary fiction and non-fiction titles, leveraging her strong network of media contacts in the New York City area.
Professional Background at Penguin Random House
Sara Leonard has a progressive career at Penguin Random House. She has held multiple roles including Publicity Assistant at Viking/Penguin from 2018 to 2019, Associate Publicist in the Greater New York City Area, and currently serves as a Publicist. Over the years, she has developed and executed social media strategies, organized author tours and book signings, and contributed to the success of several New York Times bestselling books.
Early Career and Internships
Before joining Penguin Random House, Sara Leonard gained valuable experience in various roles. She worked as a Bookseller at BookPeople in Austin, Texas for 9 months. Additionally, she interned at Little, Brown and Company as a Marketing and Publicity Intern for 2 months. She also spent time as a Campus Campaign Coordinator at Teach For America and a Literary Intern at the Texas Book Festival.
Education and Academic Pursuits
Sara Leonard holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Honors and a Bachelor of Science in Political Communication from The University of Texas at Austin, where she studied from 2014 to 2018. She also studied British Literature at the University of Oxford for 11 months in 2015. During her academic career, she worked as an Undergraduate Research Assistant with the university's English Department and served as a Student Assistant at The University of Texas at Austin Student Organization Center.
Professional Skills and Contributions
Sara Leonard is known for her organizational skills and expertise in book publicity and marketing. She has organized author tours, coordinated book signings for bestselling authors, and participated in industry panels. Additionally, she has played a significant role in mentoring junior publicists and interns, contributing to the success and growth of her team at Penguin Random House.