Whitney Frick
About Whitney Frick
Whitney Frick is the Vice President and Editor in Chief at Dial Press, part of Penguin Random House in New York. She has extensive experience in the publishing industry, having worked at Flatiron Books, Macmillan, and Simon & Schuster, and holds a BA in English from Northwestern University.
Current Position at Penguin Random House
Whitney Frick holds the position of Vice President and Editor in Chief at Dial Press, an imprint of Penguin Random House based in New York, New York. In her role, she is responsible for overseeing the editorial direction of the imprint and managing the publication process from manuscript acquisition through to the final product.
Role at The Dial Press
Whitney Frick serves as Vice President and Editorial Director at The Dial Press in the Greater New York City Area. Her responsibilities include shepherding books through all phases of the publication process, formulating sales projections for book proposals, and negotiating contracts with literary agents. Whitney plays a significant role in investing company resources to acquire rights for emotionally compelling memoirs, narrative nonfiction, and fiction.
Previous Experience at Macmillan
Whitney Frick has an extensive publishing background, having previously worked at Macmillan as Executive Editor for Flatiron Books located at 175 Fifth Avenue in New York City. She also served as Senior Editor at Flatiron Books, where she was involved in high-level editorial activities.
Editorial Role at Simon and Schuster
Before joining The Dial Press, Whitney Frick worked at Simon and Schuster as an Editor from 2006 to 2013. She was responsible for a range of editorial duties over her seven-year tenure, contributing to the success of various publications.
Educational Background
Whitney Frick completed her higher education at Northwestern University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from 2002 to 2006. She also attended the prestigious Yale Publishing Course and Columbia Publishing Course, further solidifying her expertise in the field. Additionally, she is an alumna of Colorado Academy.