Vanessa De Jesus, Pmp
About Vanessa De Jesus, Pmp
Current Role at Penguin Random House
Vanessa De Jesus is currently serving as a Publicity Manager at Penguin Random House. In this role, she oversees publicity campaigns and strategies for various authors and book launches. She specializes in organizing high-profile author events and book tours, ensuring maximum visibility and engagement. Her responsibilities also include managing media relations, securing coverage in major outlets, and troubleshooting any public relations issues that may arise.
Previous Roles at Penguin Random House
Prior to her current role, Vanessa De Jesus held several positions at Penguin Random House. From 2020 to 2022, she worked as a Senior Publicist in the Greater New York City Area, where she managed publicity for high-profile book releases. From 2018 to 2019, she was a Publicist, focusing on various genres including fiction, non-fiction, and children's books. In each of these roles, she developed and executed successful publicity strategies for both debut and established authors.
Experience at Simon and Schuster
Vanessa De Jesus worked at Simon and Schuster as an Associate Publicist from 2017 to 2018. During her tenure, she gained valuable experience in managing book publicity and establishing media relationships. Her role involved developing publicity plans, organizing author events, and enhancing the public profiles of the company's authors.
Early Career and Freelance Work
Vanessa De Jesus's early career included various roles in the publishing industry, starting with internships at HarperCollins Publishers, Duckworth Publishers, Dystel and Goderich Literary Management, and The Source Magazine. She also gained experience working for The Overlook Press and freelancing for The Stuart Agency. Vanessa's freelance work included assisting authors like Adam Gidwitz and managing her own literary consulting firm, Lochness Literary Consulting.
Education Background
Vanessa De Jesus holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Sociology from Columbia University, where she studied from 2008 to 2011. During her time at Columbia University, she also worked as a Research Assistant at the Center for Digital Research and Scholarship, enhancing her research and analytical skills which have proven valuable in her publicity career.