Tom Mc Whirter
About Tom Mc Whirter
Tom Mc Whirter is an Editor at Penguin Random House in London, United Kingdom, with a diverse background in publishing, media, and education.
Current Role at Penguin Random House
Tom Mc Whirter serves as an Editor at Penguin Random House, located in London, United Kingdom. In his current role, he is responsible for acquiring, costing, scheduling, casting, and producing both new and catalogue titles across several of the company's major imprints. He has contributed to award-winning creative productions and has worked on innovative interpretations of classic titles. Additionally, he has played a significant role in expanding the audio publishing list by collaborating with renowned authors and adapting to market trends in the audiobook industry.
Previous Experience at Pearson
Before joining Penguin Random House, Tom Mc Whirter worked at Pearson, where he held two positions. From 2015 to 2018, he was a Project Editor, overseeing various editorial projects. Prior to that, in 2015, he served as a Digital Development Coordinator for seven months. His work at Pearson involved coordination and project management within the digital development domain.
Early Career and Education
Tom Mc Whirter has a rich background in various roles before his current position. He worked as a Report Project Editor at the University of Oxford for two months in 2014. He also gained experience at the BBC through a work experience opportunity in the BBC Radio Drama and Books department in 2014. His earlier roles include Assistant Producer/Runner at The Butcher's Apron, and Sales Support, PA & Studio Assistant at carbon:colour. He holds a Master of Arts (M.A.) in 20th & 21st Century Literature and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English and History from the University of Southampton.
Roles at Southampton University Student's Union
During his time at the University of Southampton, Tom Mc Whirter was actively involved in the Southampton University Student's Union (SUSU). He held several positions, including Post Graduate (Taught) Officer, SUSUtv Presenter, Surge Radio DJ, English Society President, and English Society Sports Secretary. These roles extended from 2009 to 2012, allowing him to gain valuable leadership and organizational skills.
Tennis Coaching Experience
In addition to his professional editorial career, Tom Mc Whirter has an extensive background in tennis coaching. He worked as a Tennis Coach both freelance and at the White Horse Leisure and Tennis Centre in Abingdon, Oxford, from 2006 to 2015. This experience spanned six years, demonstrating his versatility and ability to manage responsibilities in different fields.