Podcast Press Kit Designer/Copywriter Needed for Debut Mystery Novel Campaign

I am seeking an experienced media kit designer, publicity copywriter, or book marketing professional to create a professional podcast press kit for my debut novel, Rail Car 9 – Book 1: Invasive Species by W. DeLance Lewis. The goal of this press kit is to help secure podcast interviews with hosts, producers, and bookers who cover crime fiction, mystery novels, urban noir, Black literature, independent publishing, storytelling, entrepreneurship, pop culture, and speculative fiction. I will provide detailed written content, author information, book details, branding direction, and images. The contractor will be responsible for organizing, refining, designing, and packaging the materials into a professional, polished press kit that is easy for podcast bookers to review and use. Project Objective: Create a clean, high-quality press kit that positions the author as a compelling podcast guest and presents Rail Car 9 – Book 1: Invasive Species as a strong interview topic with commercial, cultural, and storytelling appeal. Deliverables May Include: Full podcast press kit PDF One-page author/book overview “Why W. DeLance Lewis Is a Great Podcast Guest” one-sheet Author bio section Book synopsis section Podcast interview angles Suggested interview questions Talking points and discussion themes Sound-bite-worthy quotes Reviews and endorsement section Media/contact page Social media and purchase links Visually organized downloadable asset folder structure Optional podcast booking email template and media pitch letter Design Style: The press kit should feel professional, modern, literary, and cinematic. The tone should reflect urban mystery, crime fiction, political noir, and prestige storytelling. It should be visually strong but not cluttered. The final product should look credible enough to send to podcast producers, booking agents, literary media outlets, and entertainment platforms. Ideal Contractor Should Have Experience With: Author press kits or media kits Book publicity materials Podcast guest one-sheets Canva, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, or similar design tools Copyediting and organizing marketing copy Creating clean PDF layouts Working with authors, speakers, entrepreneurs, or creative brands Understanding what podcast producers need when evaluating potential guests Required Skills: Strong layout and design sense Excellent written communication Ability to organize large amounts of information clearly Experience creating professional marketing documents Attention to detail Ability to match tone, genre, and brand identity Ability to deliver editable source files along with final PDFs Final Files Needed: Print-ready PDF Web-optimized PDF Editable source file Organized folder of any final graphics/assets created Optional: Canva template or Adobe source file, depending on your workflow Application Instructions: Please include the following in your proposal: Examples of media kits, press kits, speaker one-sheets, book marketing materials, or similar documents you have created. A brief explanation of how you would approach organizing this press kit for podcast bookers. Your estimated turnaround time. What software or platform you use for design. Whether you can provide editable files after completion. Project Goal: The finished press kit should help support a six-month outreach campaign targeting 50+ podcast appearances and build awareness for the Rail Car 9 series and the broader River City universe.