Publication Development, Writing, and Design Services

The Saint Louis Zoo is seeking a vendor to provide publication development, writing, and design services. The agency needs to showcase its conservation leadership and fieldwork while promoting empathy for wildlife and environmental stewardship. The final publication must inspire readers to support conservation initiatives through impactful photography and storytelling that transports readers to conservation sites around the world. The scope of work requires the selected vendor to review publication objectives, editorial direction, workflow, brand standards, and the Zoo style guide. The vendor must develop a project schedule identifying milestones, review periods, and final delivery dates. Additionally, the agency requires editorial review, quality control, and the writing of publication content based on story outlines provided by the Zoo. The project covers conducting interviews with Zoo staff, conservation partners, researchers, and subject matter experts identified by the Zoo. The vendor must develop headlines, subheads, captions, pull quotes, sidebars, and supporting editorial content. Graphic design and layout tasks require the integration of photography, image assets, brand standards, and style guidelines. The agency limits eligibility to onshore organizations based in the United States. The performance of the work will take place offsite. The agency has not disclosed a specific budget and is looking for proposals to determine the cost. All questions regarding this opportunity must be submitted no later than June 15, 2026.