Ted Allen
About Ted Allen
Ted Allen is the Senior Production Editor at Penguin Random House, with extensive experience in copy editing, proofreading, and manuscript preparation.
Current Position at Penguin Random House
Ted Allen currently holds the position of Senior Production Editor at Penguin Random House. Since June 2015, he has been managing all aspects of manuscript preparation. His expertise extends to both the hard copy and electronic phases of the editorial process, which showcases his versatility in handling different formats of editorial work.
Previous Roles and Experience
Ted Allen has an extensive background in the publishing industry. He worked as a Freelance Production Editor, Copy Editor, and Proofreader at Random House, Inc from 2005 to 2015. Prior to that, he held the role of Copy Editor/Proofreader at Simon & Schuster from 2005 to 2013. His earlier roles include being Manager/Development Coordinator at Marcel Dekker, Inc from 1997 to 2004, Editor at HarperCollins Publishers from 1997 to 2003, and Supervisor at Marcel Dekker, Inc from 1996 to 2003. He also served as an Editor at Marcel Dekker, Inc from 1992 to 1997 and began his career in advertising as a Copy Writer at Evans & Evans Advertising from 1991 to 1992.
Educational Background
Ted Allen received his education from Brown University, where he studied English and achieved a Bachelor of Arts degree. He attended the university from 1987 to 1991. His academic background in English has provided a strong foundation for his career in editing and writing.
Skills and Specializations
Ted Allen specializes in a variety of editorial and creative disciplines. His skills include copy editing, proofreading, and writing. In addition to his editorial expertise, Ted also possesses abilities in music composition, screenplays, and video editing. His proficiency in these areas highlights a broad skill set that extends beyond traditional publishing.