Sydney Shiffman
About Sydney Shiffman
Sydney Shiffman is an Editorial Assistant at Penguin Random House with a background in public relations, marketing, and classical history.
Company
Sydney Shiffman is currently employed by Penguin Random House. She has been with the company since March 2021, serving in the role of an Editorial Assistant. Penguin Random House is one of the leading publishing companies in the world, and her position there underscores her involvement in the editorial process of literary works.
Title
Sydney Shiffman holds the position of Editorial Assistant at Penguin Random House. In this capacity, she engages with various aspects of the publishing process, contributing to the development and editing of books and other literary materials. Her role is central to ensuring the quality and coherence of the published works.
Education and Expertise
Sydney Shiffman attended the University of Pennsylvania, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Classical History from 2016 to 2020. Her academic background provided her with a strong foundation in historical studies and critical analysis. Prior to her university education, she studied at Blind Brook High School from 2012 to 2016.
Background
Sydney Shiffman has a diverse background with experience in public relations, marketing, and editorial roles. She has interned at high-profile companies including Creative Artists Agency as a Books Department Intern in 2019, Brooks Brothers as a PR Editorials Intern in 2018, Under Armour as a PR Summer Rookie League in 2017, and J.Crew as a Marketing Summer Intern in 2016. These internships, mainly based in New York City, have provided Sydney with extensive experience in different facets of the communications industry.
Industry-Specific Experience
Sydney Shiffman gained valuable industry-specific experience during her internship at Creative Artists Agency in 2019. Working in the Books Department, she honed her understanding of the publishing industry. This role complemented her later position at Penguin Random House, where she applies her industry knowledge as an Editorial Assistant.