Katie Torok

Experience

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  Simon & Schuster UK

  Oct 2018 - Dec 2018

  Children’s Marketing and Publicity Intern

  Over an unforgettable seven weeks, I learned an incredible amount about publishing, marketing, and publicity. Some of my daily tasks and long-term projects included:- Organizing a week long blog tour for Ben Miller’s book ‘The Night I Met Father Christmas’- Drafting and editing press releases for books publishing in early 2019- Assisting with press cuttings and publicity mailings- Researching and contacting Instagram influencers for book promotions, publicity, and competitions, specifically for 'A Very Corgi Christmas' and 'The Sea Saw'- Designing marketing postcards for 'A Light in the Night'- Creating content for various social media platforms including Twitter (@simonkids_UK, @hastagreads), Instagram (@simonkidsuk), Facebook, Tumblr, and PopJam- Scheduling tweets from November 2018 - March 2019 through Tweet Deck- Creating posters and showcards for private parties, book signings, and promotional events- Assisting with website updates and digital asset creation- Prepping meeting rooms for in-house singings, assisting with in-house signings, and prepping signed books for distribution Show less

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  The Cowl Newspaper

  May 2019 - Jun 2020

  Associate Editor-in-Chief

  Over the past three years, I have held three roles on "The Cowl." First, Opinion Writer, then Opinion Co-Editor, and now, Associate Editor-in-Chief (AEIC) of "The Cowl." As AEIC, I:- Assist the Editor-in-Chief with running Providence College’s weekly student-run paper (28-32 pages).- Work closely with the Deans of Students, managing editor, and other college administrators.- Visit and contact local Providence businesses who are interested in buying advertisement space. - Conduct research to maximize on-campus circulation and distribution. - Review and edit 20+ pages on Adobe InDesign before submitting to TCI printing press in Massachusetts.- Ensure that writers and editors are creating solid content that they are proud of, all while respecting thecollege’s Dominican and Catholic values. Show less

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  MCINTOSH & OTIS, INC.

  Jun 2019 - Nov 2020

  Children’s Department Intern

  For nearly a year, I have worked as an in-house intern and remote reader. Some of my tasks have included:- Sorting and reading through hundreds of query emails for picture books, MG, and YA books. A potential MS is forwarded to agent’s assistant for further review.- Writing reader’s reports on completed manuscripts. Labeled “PASS,” “PURSUE,” or “REQUEST REVISONS” at the end of report with appropriate explanation.-Drafting rejection letters for MS dubbed “PASS” or “REQUEST REVISIONS.”-Reviewing contracts between agency and publishing houses.-General administrative work Show less

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  Penguin Random House

  Dec 2020 - now

  • Senior Sales Associate

    Oct 2023 - now

  • Sales Associate

    Jan 2023 - Oct 2023

  • Sales Assistant

    Dec 2020 - Jan 2023