Proposal Writer - Santa Monica, CA

Veo - Corporate Careers; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

401k with match

Equity (Stock Options)

Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

Veo seeks a Proposal Writer to join the Policy and Partnerships team in Santa Monica, CA. You will lead development of compelling content, craft submission documents, and translate complex information from senior leaders into persuasive narratives to support Veo’s market entry priorities.

You will collaborate with Product, Public Policy, Finance, Operations, and Engineering, coordinate input from diverse stakeholders, and drive proposals from draft to submission with a focus on quality and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in proposal development or related fields such as sales/marketing or writing.
• Exceptional writing, editing, storytelling, and verbal communication with ability to adapt tone for diverse audiences.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to high-quality work under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and submittal of proposals for RFPs and permit applications.
• Write high-quality, creative, and responsive content for proposals.
• Coordinate and review input from stakeholders across departments (Policy, Product, Finance, Operations, Engineering).
• Track proposal outcomes and implement improvements to increase effectiveness.
• Coordinate visuals with the Design team to enhance communication.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Storytelling

Content strategy

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Job description

About the Role

As we expand our micromobility programs, Veo regularly responds to City and University Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and permit applications. As a Proposal Writer, you will work within the Policy and Partnerships team and manage all aspects of proposal writing, including leading the development of compelling content, crafting submission documents and synthesizing complex information from Veo’s Senior Leadership, Product, Public Policy, and Operations teams into compelling narratives that support Veo’s market entry priorities. This role is ideal for an experienced writer, editor, or content strategist with a talent for storytelling and a background in competitive sales or marketing. An interest in sustainable transportation and building safe, orderly, and accessible shared mobility systems is a plus.

This position requires 4 days a week in office at our headquarters in Santa Monica, CA.

Responsibilities for the Role

• RFP and Market Entry Support
• Work alongside the other Market Entry staff to lead the development and submittal of proposals for RFP and Permit applications that are compliant, professionally produced, and delivered on time.
• Perform detailed analysis of RFQ/RFP/Permit documents and supplementary content to enrich our offerings and ensure our content is tailored to each local context.
• Write high-quality, creative, and responsive content for proposals.
• Coordinate and review/edit proposal input from a variety of stakeholders, typically involving contributions from Veo’s Policy and Partnerships, Product, Finance, Operations, and Engineering departments.
• Track proposal success rates, analyze feedback, and implement continuous improvements to enhance proposal effectiveness.
• Work closely with the Design team to coordinate the production of high-quality visuals and graphics that improve communication.
• Analyze relevant trends, technologies, and city policy priorities in order to develop new initiatives that tailor Veo’s product offering to priority markets.

What we are looking for (Requirements for the role)

• 5+ years of experience in proposal development, permit or grant writing, content creation, editing, or related fields such as sales/marketing, journalism, or report/technical writing.
• Exceptional writing, editing, verbal communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to adapt tone and style for diverse audiences, including public agencies, universities, and business stakeholders, and translate complex technical information into persuasive and accessible content.
• A sharp eye for detail and a commitment to producing error-free, high-quality work under tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of public sector procurement, regulations, or urban planning is an advantage but not required.
• Proficiency in content strategy development, aligning messaging with brand goals and audience needs.
• Graphic design experience and/or familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite/InDesign a plus
• Bachelor\'s Degree expected, Master’s degree in a related subject (Journalism, English, Communications, Marketing, Urban Studies) is preferred and may substitute for 2 years of work experience.
• A passion for sustainable transportation, biking, and scooters!

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive Compensation Package that consists of a base salary range of $80,000 - $95,000 + Annual Performance Bonus + Equity (Stock Options) + Full Range of Benefits.
• Veo is a total compensation company, and pay is determined by geographic cost of labor and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training - so not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range.
• Our total compensation package for this role, including bonus potential, ranges from $80,000 - $100,000
• Unlimited PTO
• Competitive Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability and more!)
• 401k with 3% match
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced technology company