Sarah Jospitre
About Sarah Jospitre
Sarah Jospitre is a Publishing Coordinator at Penguin Random House in the New York City Metropolitan Area. She has a diverse background in publishing, writing, and media, with experience at Scholastic, Elite Daily, and CBS Radio, among others.
Current Position and Responsibilities
Sarah Jospitre currently works as a Publishing Coordinator at Penguin Random House in the New York City Metropolitan Area. In this role, she coordinates multiple high-profile book launches, contributing to significant sales increases. Additionally, she has developed and implemented a new workflow system that improved project turnaround times by 20%. Jospitre also organizes virtual author events, which have seen record attendance numbers, and mentors junior staff and interns, aiding in their skill development in publishing and project management.
Previous Roles at Penguin Random House
Before her current role, Sarah Jospitre served as a Speakers Bureau Contracts Associate at Penguin Random House from 2020 to 2022. During this time, she managed contracts and coordinated appearances for authors and speakers. Her journey with Penguin Random House began with an Editorial Internship in 2018, where she acquired and published several bestselling young adult novels.
Experience at Scholastic
Sarah Jospitre's career also includes significant roles at Scholastic. She worked as an Asst. Production Coordinator for six months in 2019 and had two internships previously: a Production Intern for four months and an Editorial Intern for three months in 2018. These roles helped her gain extensive experience in production and editorial processes in the publishing industry.
Educational Background
Sarah Jospitre holds a Master of Fine Arts - MFA in Creative Writing from The New School, achieved between 2017 and 2019. She also has a Master's Degree in Music Business from New York University, which she completed from 2013 to 2015. Her undergraduate studies were at Marymount Manhattan College, where she earned a BA in Communication Arts/Business Management (Minor), graduating Magna Cum Laude in 2012.
Early Career and Internships
Sarah Jospitre has a rich history of internships and early career roles that laid the foundation for her expertise in publishing and media. She held various positions at CBS Radio / 92.3 NOW New York, including Official Street Audio Personnel, Production Assistant, and Street Team/Promotions from 2011 to 2013. Additionally, she interned at Global Grind as a Social Media Intern and at SOZE Productions as a Communications/Digital Strategy Intern. She also contributed as an Entertainment Writer at different platforms like Dd0pe and Everything Girls Love in 2015.