Request for Proposal (RFP) Writer - 6-Month Contract

6-MONTH CONTRACT POSITION

JOB TITLE:  Request For Proposal (RFP) Writer

LOCATION:  Burbank, CA  91504

PAY RATE:  $29/hr

SCOPE OF THE PROJECT:

- Contract assignment proposal writing and marketing copy. This is NOT for a technical writer.

POSITION SUMMARY:

- Highly talented RFP writer who creates bold, strategic, and persuasive business-to-business (B2B) copy that furthers the company's position as a health care leader.
- The successful candidate will work closely with senior staff members and internal business partners/subject matter experts to develop innovative content while maintaining our brand standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

- Writes effective, compelling proposal copy.
- Develops high-quality, error-free copy under tight deadlines.
- Ensures proposal content supports the company's overall brand positioning.
- Gathers information from multiple resources to aid in development of new responses.
- Submits, reviews, and evaluates related database language and develops new and/or updates to existing database content to ensure accuracy, competitiveness, and consistency with business marketing strategies and overall company positioning.
- Analyzes RFPs, works with senior team members, sales/account management teams and SMEs to develop strategic proposal content to yield concise, comprehensive, accurate, and compelling bids.
- Exhibits critical thinking skills and strong ability to synthesize complex information, even when presented with multiple or conflicting data.
- Demonstrates a high level of expertise for the health care marketplace.
- Develops a thorough understanding of topics that differentiate the company from the competition.
- Proactive and creative problem solver.
- Smoothly incorporates data into marketing copy to provide credible proof for claims.

COLLABORATES WITH INTERNAL BUSINESS PARTNERS:

- The ability to develop strong relationships with colleagues in different roles, departments, and locations.
- Works closely with internal business partners and subject matter experts to understand their needs and translate them to effective marketing materials.
- Sets and meets deadlines in very busy department.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

- BA/BS required.
- Minimum 5 years' experience as a marketing (non-technical) copywriter.
- Healthcare/B2B experience preferred.
- Able to juggle multiple projects under tight deadlines.
- Attention to detail.
- Logic and reasoning.
- Proactive problem solver.
- Ability to take responsibility for projects.

NUMBER OF TEAM MEMBERS:

- 3