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I am responsible for leading a team of editors and I publish select, high-impact, audio titles at Penguin Random House. Recent titles include The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman, Mythos by Stephen Fry, His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman and Someone Else's Shoes by Jojo Moyes.

I managed an editorial team who were responsible for the audio publishing across the Penguin Random House list. This role included creative control for casting and management of the audio P&L with an overview of the critical path for 250 audiobooks. I acquired significant audio rights for authors including Philip Pullman, Stephen Fry and Lisa Jewell, and commissioned new recordings for classic brands, which included a definitive edition of the complete works of Beatrix Potter with narration… Show more I managed an editorial team who were responsible for the audio publishing across the Penguin Random House list. This role included creative control for casting and management of the audio P&L with an overview of the critical path for 250 audiobooks. I acquired significant audio rights for authors including Philip Pullman, Stephen Fry and Lisa Jewell, and commissioned new recordings for classic brands, which included a definitive edition of the complete works of Beatrix Potter with narration from from David Tennant, Lily James, Tom Hardy and Surrane Jones. I continued to lead our children’s audio strategy which includes the publication of over 100 titles a year and I published innovative recordings such as Kay’s Anatomy in binaural audio, the relaunch of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, and over 50 audio original titles.In 2020 I was nominated as a Rising Star in The Bookseller. Show less

I led on the audio publishing for key authors including Philip Pullman, Stephen Fry, Zadie Smith and Malorie Blackman, oversaw all aspects of the audio campaign. I commissioned audio original content, with a focus on learning and development titles for Children, including Ladybird Audio Adventures which won Futurebook of the Year in 2019. In this role I acquired key audio catalogue rights, including titles such as The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk. I took on line… Show more I led on the audio publishing for key authors including Philip Pullman, Stephen Fry, Zadie Smith and Malorie Blackman, oversaw all aspects of the audio campaign. I commissioned audio original content, with a focus on learning and development titles for Children, including Ladybird Audio Adventures which won Futurebook of the Year in 2019. In this role I acquired key audio catalogue rights, including titles such as The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk. I took on line management in this position hiring an Editorial Assistant who was responsible for admin across the editorial team. Award wins in this position included the inaugural Specsavers’ Audiobook of the Year for The Order of Time, which was read by Benedict Cumberbatch. Show less

I managed the audio schedule for Michael Joseph and Penguin Random House Children's overseeing the publication of multiple chart-topping titles including Mythos by Stephen Fry, The Chalk Man by CJ Tudor and Still Me by JoJo Moyes . In this role I was responsible for overseeing all aspects of the audio publication including scheduling, casting, liaising with studios and talent agents, updating consumer copy and working with print editors to ensure that audio was a key part of the overall… Show more I managed the audio schedule for Michael Joseph and Penguin Random House Children's overseeing the publication of multiple chart-topping titles including Mythos by Stephen Fry, The Chalk Man by CJ Tudor and Still Me by JoJo Moyes . In this role I was responsible for overseeing all aspects of the audio publication including scheduling, casting, liaising with studios and talent agents, updating consumer copy and working with print editors to ensure that audio was a key part of the overall publication. Show less

London, United Kingdom

I was responsible for appraising audio titles for publication, as well as casting and producing audiobooks across the full Penguin Random House list.

London, United Kingdom

I reported to Cornerstone's Managing Director and was responsible for general department administration, which included diary management, minute-taking and prize submissions. I also provided editorial support to imprints across Cornerstone, and compiled reports on new submissions for Century’s Publishing Director. In my second year at Cornerstone I acquired and published The Football Ramble for Century which, has sold over 20,000 units in all formats.

Canterbury, United Kingdom

Bachelor'S Degree, Theology/Theological Studies

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