Strategic Proposal Lead - A/E/C

Nashville Public Radio; Twin Cities (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

WSB is seeking a Proposal Coordinator to join our team and manage the pursuit process from RFP/RFQ/LOI receipt to final submission and client interview. You will coordinate with project managers, business development, and service area leaders to implement a consistent pursuit strategy and branding across proposals in the A/E/C industry.

The role emphasizes strong writing, editing, and scheduling, with opportunities to contribute to win strategies and CRM management while maintaining quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Marketing, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience coordinating proposals within a regional marketing team.
• Developed understanding of effective proposal and presentation writing and production.
• RFP experience with government agencies (e.g., DOTs) is preferred.
• Experience in the A/E/C industry is a plus.
• Experience using AI tools to develop and refine content; proficiency in InDesign.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the proposal development process with project managers across multiple service areas.
• Edit proposal content and provide branding input for RFPs, RFQs, and LOIs.
• Collaborate with business development and service area leaders to support sales strategy.
• Participate in go/no-go meetings, capture planning, and positioning activities.
• Maintain CRM entries and account management throughout the pursuit process.
• Provide copy/design editing by proofreading content for voice, grammar, and messaging.
• Set schedules and meet deadlines for each opportunity.
• Track proposal results and participate in debriefs on proposal wins/losses.
• May remain in stationary position for extended periods.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Proposal coordination

RFP experience

Content editing

Cross-functional collaboration

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Marketing, or related field

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Microsoft Teams

SharePoint

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Job description

WSB is seeking a Proposal Coordinator to join our team and manage the pursuit process from RFP/RFQ/LOI receipt to final submission and client interview. You will coordinate with project managers, business development, and service area leaders to implement a consistent pursuit strategy and branding across proposals in the A/E/C industry.

The role emphasizes strong writing, editing, and scheduling, with opportunities to contribute to win strategies and CRM management while maintaining quality