Jon Michael Darga Email & Phone Number

Greater New York City Area

Greater New York City Area

New York, Ny

•Penguin Random House Recognition Award for Excellence -- 2016 & 2018•Acquire books for Crown Archetype’s pop culture list•Edit manuscripts, providing feedback both macro (editorial letters) and micro (line-editing documents)•Reach out to potential authors and collaborate to develop book ideas for publication•Provide feedback on every stage of publication, from cover design to marketing and publicity plans•Evaluate proposals and draft rejection letters, acquisitions materials and P&Ls•Liaise between authors, agents and in-house departments•Perform administrative duties, including maintaining schedules and answering phones

Ann Arbor, Mi

•Read, rate, and provide feedback on magazine submissions

Ann Arbor, Mi

•Rated magazine submissions and edited new issues•Organized and arranged book tours for new publications•Created and organized local literary events•Researched and submitted publications to review sites and awards

New York, Ny

• Evaluate queries, manuscripts, and proposals, providing rejection letters or editorial feedback as needed• Write and edit pitches and copy• Design and compile rights guides for book fairs• Review author contracts and issue deal memos for foreign and domestic deals• Maintain database of all foreign and domestic sales; and track contracts, payments, and tax documents• Communicate and interact with authors, editors, co-agents, and scouts• Perform general office duties, including maintaining schedules, answering phones, mailing, and filing

New York, Ny

•Read manuscripts requested by agents, wrote reader's reports, and provided editorial feedback•Performed general office duties, including collating rights contracts, filing, and responding to queries

Ann Arbor, Mi

•Edited calendar listings and featured articles

Ann Arbor, Mi

•Researched and edited annual City and Community Guides•Contacted local businesses to confirm and create Guide listings•Wrote pieces highlighting community news and events

Ann Arbor, Mi

•B.A. degree in English Language and Literature (Honors thesis) and Creative Writing with a minor in European History•Member of the Residential College and Honors College•Served as editor of the RC Review literary magazine 2010-2014•Member of the Golden Key International Honour Society

Ann Arbor, Mi

•Edited previously existing content to match new formatting style•Conducted interviews with and wrote profiles of College of Engineering students and alumni•Researched and generated content for prospective students site

Ann Arbor, Mi

•Observed and participated in practice teaching and role play sessions taught by foreign graduate students•Provided written and oral feedback following sessions

Ann Arbor, Mi

•Edited magazine prior to publication•Worked with other group leaders to organize meetings, obtain funding, format magazine, and communicate with printers•Read and provided input on all submissions

London, United Kingdom

•Study abroad student in the English Language and Literature and History departments

Publishing

•Six-week intensive program on all aspects of book, magazine, and digital publishing •Subsidiary rights director during book workshop.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English Language And Literature, General

Activities and Societies: RC Review, Residential College Book Co-op, 826michigan, RC Players

English Language And Literature, General

•Study abroad January - June 2013