JESSICA L. FULLER
NYC,NY
Summary
Experienced publishing professional who oversees complex book, merchandise, and marketing material assignments, meets tight deadlines, and delivers demonstrable success; possesses expertise in various non-fiction subjects including pop culture, art history, fashion, and subculture.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Publisher
RIZZOLI INTERNATIONAL PUBLICATIONS, INC.
New York, NY
01.2020 - Current
- Responsible for expanding and shepherding the Rizzoli Universe program (approximately 7 books, and seventy calendars per season, totaling ~$4 million in sales)
- Rebranded the Universe Publishing imprint as Rizzoli Universe, better integrating the imprint under the Rizzoli publishing umbrella
- Acquire new licensing and acquisitions opportunities for art– and pop culture–driven books and non-book printed formats, including knowledge decks and other non-traditional book formats
- Manages a group of seven–ten editors for the calendar program
Senior Editor
RIZZOLI INTERNATIONAL PUBLICATIONS, INC.
New York, NY
01.2005 - Current
- Acquire projects in a variety of fields spanning art, architecture, and pop culture; negotiate offers and contracts with agents, authors, and designers; set, enforce, and monitor projects’ budgets and editorial schedules; art- and design-direct books’ interiors and jackets; edit authors’ submissions for correctness and clarity; write copy for book flaps, press releases, and other marketing and sales materials.
- Acquire and project-manage several books that generate strong sales and press, including The New York Times best-sellers Becoming Cindy Crawford (2015) and The Dark Knight (2008).
- Researched and acquired the rights to bring several titles back into print, including children’s titles How to Behave and Why(2002), which has been back in print for sixteen years; and Henri’s Walk to Paris (2013), which has been published in ten languages.
- Past and current award-winning projects/authors also include: Tina Turner’s That’s My Life; Monograph by Chris Ware; Amanda de Cadenet’s #girgaze; City As Canvas; Out of the Box; Shepard Fairey; Mark Ryden; Cool: Style, Sound, and Subversion; My Rules; Oliver Jeffers; Ashley Longshore. New formats include Marvel Tarot Deck, and Bob’s Burgers Recipe Deck
Art Editor
CONJUNCTIONS
New York, NY
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Collaborated with EIC, managing editor, on issue concept; selected art and design directed cover and interior art.
Editor
RIZZOLI INTERNATIONAL PUBLICATIONS, INC.
New York, NY
01.2000 - 01.2004
- Acquire projects in a variety of fields spanning art, architecture, and pop culture
- Negotiate offers and contracts with agents, authors, and designers
- Set, enforce, and monitor projects’ budgets and editorial schedules
- Art- and design-direct books’ interiors and jackets
- Edit authors’ submissions for correctness and clarity
- Write copy for book flaps, press releases, and other marketing and sales materials.
Interest Rate Derivatives Associate
TULLETT PREBON (formerly Tullett Liberty)
New York, NY
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Series 7–licensed; worked with bank derivatives traders in an OTC institutional broker capacity; prepared daily market close information for satellite offices; helped implement live-feed software upgrades.
Education
Master's Degree - Art History
UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO
01.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Art History
CONNECTICUT COLLEGE
01.1994
Skills
- Microsoft Suite: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign, Photoshop
- Mac- and PC-experienced
Languages
French
Professional
Italian
Elementary
German
Elementary
Timeline
Associate Publisher
RIZZOLI INTERNATIONAL PUBLICATIONS, INC.
01.2020 - Current
Art Editor
CONJUNCTIONS
01.2017 - 01.2021
Senior Editor
RIZZOLI INTERNATIONAL PUBLICATIONS, INC.
01.2005 - Current
Editor
RIZZOLI INTERNATIONAL PUBLICATIONS, INC.
01.2000 - 01.2004
Interest Rate Derivatives Associate
TULLETT PREBON (formerly Tullett Liberty)
01.1998 - 01.2000
Master's Degree - Art History
UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO
Bachelor of Arts - Art History
CONNECTICUT COLLEGE