Sara Sargent
About Sara Sargent
Sara Sargent is a Senior Executive Editor at Penguin Random House in the Greater New York City Area, with a career spanning multiple prestigious publishing houses and a strong focus on diverse voices and contemporary issues.
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Sara Sargent currently holds the position of Senior Executive Editor at Penguin Random House in the Greater New York City Area.
Previous Positions
Prior to her current role, Sara Sargent worked as Executive Editor at HarperCollins Publishers from 2015 to 2018. She also served as an Editor at Simon and Schuster from 2014 to 2015 and as an Associate Editor at HarperCollins Publishers from 2009 to 2014. Her earlier career included roles such as Assistant at Waxman Literary Agency in 2009, Business Desk Intern at Chicago Public Radio in 2009, Staff Assistant at Browne & Miller Literary Associates in 2007, and Intern positions at Disney Publishing Worldwide, NBC, New York Magazine, and Miramax Books.
Education and Expertise
Sara Sargent studied at Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University, where she obtained a Master of Science in Journalism in 2008. She also studied at Siena School for Liberal Arts in 2005 and earned a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from Swarthmore College, completing her studies there in 2007. Furthermore, she graduated from Nichols School with a high school diploma in 2003. Her academic background provides a strong foundation in journalism and literature.
Community Involvement and Mentorship
Sara Sargent is actively involved in mentoring aspiring editors and writers through industry workshops and seminars. She participates as a panelist at major literary conferences such as BookExpo America and is involved in community outreach programs that promote literacy among young readers. Her commitment to education and community is evidenced by her active engagement in these areas.
Focus on Diverse Voices and Multimedia
Sara Sargent emphasizes acquiring books that reflect diverse voices and address contemporary issues. She frequently collaborates with emerging authors discovered through digital platforms. Additionally, she has an interest in integrating multimedia elements into traditional book formats, showcasing her adaptability and willingness to innovate in the publishing industry.