Writer Full-Time 40 hours wk. M-F

Primary Job Duties:

Contribute high-quality original writing and copy editing to a variety of writing projects such as proposals, marketing flyers, social media posts, case studies, etc.
Analyze the goals of each writing project, and identify the audience and approach required for success
Review and summarize solicitations (e.g., requests for proposal, requests for quote, requests for information) and assess the particular requirements for the proposal response
Identify appropriate content from the company’s knowledge base and customize the content to meet the needs of the proposal
Attend strategy meetings and contribute to developing win themes and differentiators
Gather information from subject matter experts, develop new language based on inputs, and obtain final approval of language
Format and copy edit final drafts to produce error-free, persuasive, compliant, and polished documents
Meet writing deadlines by establishing priorities and target dates for information gathering, writing, review, and approval
Enter and monitor proposal tracking data
Coordinate gathering text contributions from partners and review/edit as needed
Identify and communicate risks associated with writing projects
Maintain quality results by using templates and following proposal-writing best practices
Maintain APV’s proposal and marketing materials knowledgebase
Improve proposal-writing results by evaluating and re-designing processes, approach, coordination, and boilerplate text
Maintain a current knowledge of the field by participating in educational opportunities and maintaining personal networks.
Accomplish organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests
Skills and qualifications:
Ability to write original content for sales-oriented documents
Advanced copy editing skills
Presentation development skills
Excellent written communication skills, including grammar, tone, and style
Basic graphic design skills
Proficiency in MS Word formatting and layout skills
Proactive, problem-solving attitude
Internally motivated to meet deadlines
Flexibility to help on a variety of writing projects
Required experience: 3-5 years of writing experience
Required education: Bachelor's degree in communications, English, or other related fields