Shannon Twomey
About Shannon Twomey
Shannon Twomey is the Associate Director at Penguin Random House and Assistant Director of Publicity at Viking Penguin Books, with a background in Communication and Media Studies from New York University.
Title and Current Role
Shannon Twomey holds the title of Associate Director at Penguin Random House, where she spearheads various publicity efforts. Additionally, she serves as the Assistant Director of Publicity for Viking Penguin Books, a division of Penguin Group USA.
Education and Expertise
Shannon Twomey completed her Bachelor of Science (BS) in Communication and Media Studies at New York University, where she studied from 2000 to 2004. Her education laid a strong foundation for her subsequent career in the field of publicity and communications.
Professional Background
Shannon Twomey began her career as a Publicity Assistant at St. Martin's Press, where she worked from 2004 to 2006. She then joined Penguin Group USA, where she has been employed for the past 10 years. Her role has evolved from Assistant Director of Publicity at Viking Penguin Books to her current position as Associate Director at Penguin Random House.
Notable Publicity Campaigns
In her extensive career, Shannon Twomey has managed publicity campaigns for high-profile authors including John le Carre, Kim Edwards, Ray Kurzweil, and D.T. Max. She also coordinated efforts for celebrities such as Sugar Ray Leonard, Abbi Jacobson, and Mara Wilson. Noteworthy management includes the film tie-in efforts for adaptations like Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and On the Road.
Significant Achievements
Among her significant achievements, Shannon Twomey led the publicity campaign for A.S.A. Harrison's debut novel 'THE SILENT WIFE,' which sold 500,000 copies and reached #2 on the New York Times bestseller list. Additionally, she's recognized as the go-to publicist for sports books at Viking/Penguin and has coordinated extensively with film production companies on tie-in efforts.