Joanne Jeya

I recently graduated with my Masters in Literature and Journalism, and my Bachelors is in History and Anthropology. With internship experiences in the New York book publishing industry, I hope to bring my expertise to a content-focused role and develop my skills further. 

Tessler Literary Agency 

Literary Agent Intern 

● Communicated with high-profile clients to edit content and copy for manuscripts and proposals of various genres, including nonfiction, literary, and commercial fiction, leading to 2 successful book publication deals. 

● Conducted online research to evaluate the marketability and target audience of 3 fiction manuscripts through comparative title analysis. 

● Collaborated with supervisor and interns virtually to create comprehensive letters for direct author correspondence, providing constructive feedback on narrative drive and plot structure for 11 works. 

● Executed meticulous vetting and verification of publishing contracts, ensuring author rights and accuracy of terms and conditions. 

Pegasus Books 

Editorial Intern 

● Authored 20 reader's reports containing book summaries and commentary to gauge the quality and commercial viability of fiction submissions and nonfiction proposals, resulting in the acquisition of a new book. 

● Retrieved and aligned metadata between sales portal and book covers to ensure error-free publication. 

● Proofread, copyedited, and cold read indexes and book jackets to ensure content and typography adhered to the Chicago Manual of Style and house guidelines. 

Narratively 

Submissions Reader  

● Evaluated 50+ story pitches and submissions to assess alignment with Narratively's mission of uncovering original, diverse, and untold long-form nonfiction narratives while considering their potential appeal to readers. 

Caustic Frolic (NYU Interdisciplinary Journal) 

Nonfiction Team Assistant Editor 

● Launched the translated works section and developed editing process and guidelines. 

● Curated, edited, and proofread content while communicating with contributors throughout the editing process.

New York University 

Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (Literature, Journalism), CGPA: 3.88 

Western Michigan University 

Bachelor of Arts in History (Minor in Anthropology), CGPA: 3.96