Proposal Strategist, Creative Strategy (Contract-to-Hire) New Tampa, FL

5W Public Relations LLC.; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

3-month contract with potential full‑t

Path to full-time

Job summary

5W Public Relations LLC. in Tampa is seeking a detail-oriented proposal and program strategist for a contract role with a path to full-time. You will translate team thinking into polished proposals, timelines, and compelling decks for PR, digital, and omnichannel programs.

The role emphasizes writing, editing, and organizing client materials, collaborating across account and digital teams, and maintaining strict deadlines. Hybrid work in Tampa is required, with 3 in-office days weekly.

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.

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.

Skills

Proposal writing

Deck building

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Public relations

Digital marketing

AI tools

Copy editing

Attention to detail

Tools

Slack

Monday

Google Slides

Claude/ChatGPT

Resonate

Profound

Job description

Tampa, FL

This is a contract position starting immediately, with the opportunity to move into a full-time role.

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.

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.

#LI-Hybrid

Note: This role is based in ourTampaoffice on a hybrid basis of 3 days a week in office.

This role begins as a 3-month contract with the potential to convert to full-time based on performance and business needs. Are you comfortable with this arrangement?

As set forth in 5WPR's Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

This hiring process utilizes artificial intelligence tools to assist in candidate screening and assessment. Our AI tools are designed to complement, not replace, human decision-making.