Proposal Strategist, New Business

5WPR; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a detail-oriented Proposal Strategist to support its new business team. This role focuses on crafting polished proposals and timelines, requiring a knack for clarity and organization. Ideal candidates will have experience across various sectors, from Corporate & Tech to Consumer Lifestyle. You'll work collaboratively to translate strategic ideas into compelling presentations while managing timelines effectively. Join a dynamic team that values creativity and offers exposure to diverse industries in a hybrid work environment, ensuring a balanced work-life experience.

Benefits

Flexible PTO

Summer Fridays

Wellness Programs

Parental Leave Support

Student Loan Reimbursement

Professional Development Support

Exclusive Access to Events

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in public relations, marketing, or digital communications.
• Strong writing, editing, and deck-building skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Write, edit, and organize proposals for PR and digital clients.
• Collaborate with teams to bring proposals to life from outline to final format.

Skills

Writing Skills

Editing Skills

Project Management

Digital Communications

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Communications or Marketing

Experience in PR or Digital Marketing

Tools

Google Slides

Microsoft PowerPoint

Canva

Monday.com

Asana

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5W is seeking a detail-oriented, strategic proposal and program strategist to support our new business 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 program recaps for PR and digital clients across a range of sectors.
• Collaborate with account, creative, 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.
• 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, 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., Monday, Asana, etc.)
• Proficiency in deck building platforms like Google Slides, PandaDoc, Microsoft Powerpoint, Canva, 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
  
  

Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee’s/applicant’s background, pertinent experience, and qualifications

NYC Salary Range

$70,000 - $85,000 USD

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Sales

• Industries

  Public Relations and Communications Services

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