Proposal Strategist, Creative Strategy

5WPR; Texas; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Flexible PTO

Summer Fridays and seasonal off-days

Job summary

5W Public Relations is seeking a detail-oriented, strategic proposal and program strategist to support our Creative Strategy team across PR, digital, and omnichannel opportunities. This executional role translates team thinking into polished proposals and timelines, tightening copy and organizing decks under deadlines.

The ideal candidate has experience across Corporate & Tech to Consumer Lifestyle and will support both Corporate and Consumer divisions in a hybrid role.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in public relations, creative strategy, marketing, or digital communications.
• Strong writing, editing, and deck-building abilities.
• Understanding of PR and digital tactics, including influencer marketing.
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally and juggling multiple deadlines.
• Comfort with project management tools or practices (e.g., Slack, Monday).
• Proficiency in deck building, AI, and research platforms.

Responsibilities

• Write, edit, and organize proposals, new business decks, case studies, and capabilities decks across sectors.
• Collaborate with account and digital teams to bring proposals to life from outline to final format.
• Maintain ownership of timelines and milestones during proposal development.
• Refine and rewrite copy to match client tone, business objectives, and pitch goals.
• Translate strategy and tactics into clear, compelling slides and supporting copy.
• Monitor proposal performance (win/loss) and update proposal templates and case studies.
• Ensure digital asset drives are kept up-to-date and organized.
• Research trends, competitors, or benchmarks to support proposals when needed.
• Ensure proposals are buttoned-up, grammatically sound, visually organized, and on deadline.

Skills

Strong writing

Editing

Deck-building

PR & digital tactics knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management tools

AI & research tools

Tools

Google Slides

Claude/ChatGPT

Resonate

Profound

Job description

Overview

We’re seeking a detail-oriented, strategic proposal and program strategist to support our Creative Strategy team across PR, digital, and omnichannel opportunities. This is an executional role focused on translating team thinking into polished proposals and timelines—an ideal fit for someone who understands the building blocks of integrated communications programs, and has a knack for tightening copy, organizing decks, and managing deliverable timelines under deadlines.

We’re looking for someone who can bring clarity, logic, and structure to the proposal process—supporting big ideas without needing to concept them from scratch. The ideal candidate would have experience across multiple verticals, from Corporate & Tech (B2B Tech, B2C Tech, Corporate Communications, Crisis) to Consumer Lifestyle, Beauty, Health & Wellness, CPG and beyond as this will be a hybrid role supporting our Corporate and Consumer divisions.

Responsibilities

• Write, edit, and organize proposals, new business decks, case studies, and capabilities decks and PR and digital clients across a range of sectors.
• Collaborate with account and digital teams to bring proposals to life from outline to final format.
• Maintain ownership of timelines and project milestones during proposal development.
• Refine and rewrite copy to match client tone, business objectives, and pitch goals.
• Translate strategy and tactics into clear, compelling slides and supporting copy.
• Monitor proposal performance (win/loss), and help update proposal templates, capabilities decks, and case studies.
• Ensure digital asset drives are kept up-to-date and organized.
• Research relevant trends, competitors, or category benchmarks to support proposals when needed.
• Ensure proposals are buttoned-up, grammatically sound, visually organized, and on deadline.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in public relations, creative strategy, marketing, or digital communications; exposure to agency new business or strategy teams is a plus.
• Strong writing, editing, and deck-building skills.
• Understanding of PR and digital tactics, including influencer marketing, social campaigns, and integrated brand strategy.
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally and juggling multiple deadlines.
• Comfort with project management tools or practices (e.g., Slack, Monday, etc.)
• Proficiency in deck building, AI, and research platforms like Google Slides, Claude/ChatGPT, Resonate, Profound, etc.
• Highly organized, deadline-driven, and detail-obsessed.

This Role Is For You If You

• Can take a messy brainstorm and turn it into a polished proposal.
• Enjoy being the “glue” that connects teams and keeps work on track.
• Want exposure to a range of industries and programs in both PR and digital marketing.
• Love refining copy and building decks that communicate strategy clearly.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits & wellness programs including partnership with ClassPass!
• Flexible PTO
• Summer Fridays and Winter, Spring, and Fall Fridays too!
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility and work-life balance
• Expanded parental leave and family planning support
• Continuous learning through "5W University" and development initiatives
• Student Loan Reimbursement
• Professional Development Support
• Exclusive access to season tickets for pro sports teams along with Broadway shows, and more!
• Charitable giving, including matching donations