Writing Specialist

Orange Barrel Media, LLC; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Orange Barrel Media, LLC is seeking a Writing Specialist to research, write, and manage RFP responses in partnership with the Development team. You will shape how OBM/IKE is presented to clients, translating technical details into persuasive narratives and assisting with marketing copy.

The role blends precision proposal writing with brand storytelling, requiring a detail-oriented writer who can juggle multiple deadlines while keeping materials on-brand and compelling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in proposal/RFP writing, and sales/marketing copywriting or brand storytelling.
• Experience in out-of-home, media, construction, advertising, or real estate is a plus.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with adaptable tone and style.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with RFP/proposal processes and formatting requirements; comfortable working with both technical and creative stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Draft, edit, and proofread RFP responses and proposal materials for the Development team.
• Translate technical project details, qualifications, and team bios into clear, compelling proposal narratives.
• Help maintain a library of proposal boilerplate, case studies, and past project narratives.
• Track RFP calendars and deadlines, coordinating input from Development, leadership, and others to keep submissions on schedule.
• Write and edit copy for sales marketing materials in partnership with Communications & Creative Content Manager as needed.
• Proofread and quality-check proposal documents and marketing materials for grammar, formatting, and consistency.
• Keep all writing on-brand and on-tone for OBM/IKE in external communications.
• Shape OBM/IKE's storytelling across proposals and marketing materials as the business evolves.

Skills

Proposal writing

Copywriting

Editing

Brand storytelling

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in English/Communications/Journalism/Marketing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

CMS platforms

Job description

About this position

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Orange Barrel Media (OBM) creates and operates iconic urban media displays that advertisers ask for by name in top U.S. markets. Since our founding in 2004, OBM has pioneered a community-oriented model of outdoor media development and is nationally recognized by cities and real estate owners alike seeking to implement premier media programs that add to the character of urban places. In the advertising community, OBM is widely recognized as the owner of the highest impact and most memorable advertising locations in the cities where it operates.

The OBM team is also a leader in smart city infrastructure, launching the Interactive Kiosk Experience (IKE) platform in concert with cities across the U.S. through the company IKE Smart City. IKE is a best-in-class public engagement platform that helps cities communicate with the public, enliven the pedestrian experience, and tell the story of their city. The core pillars of the IKE platform are public benefit and social equity, values that we seek to maximize in every IKE market to achieve city objectives and exceed community expectations.

We are a place where people are inspired to achieve success, genuinely like each other, and have endless opportunities to grow.

The Writing Specialist will be responsible for researching, writing, and managing Request for Proposal (RFP) responses in partnership with the Development team and will shape how Orange Barrel Media (OBM) & IKE is presented to the outside world. Some of which will include writing and shaping copy for sales marketing materials as needed.

Reporting to the Communications & Creative Content Manager, this role blends the precision of proposal writing with the creativity of brand storytelling and is well suited to a detail-oriented writer who thrives on juggling multiple concurrent deadlines.

What You'll Do

• Draft, edit, and proofread RFP responses, and proposal materials for the Development team, ensuring content is accurate, persuasive, and aligned with each solicitation's requirements and deadlines
• Partner with Development team to translate technical project details, qualifications, and team bios into clear, compelling proposal narratives
• Help manage & maintain a library of proposal boilerplate, case studies, and past project narratives to speed up future RFP submissions
• Track RFP calendars and deadlines, coordinating input from Development, leadership, and other contributors to keep every submission on schedule
• Write and edit copy for sales marketing materials (e.g., sales sheets, brochures, presentations, and collateral) in partnership with the Communications & Creative Content Manager as needed
• Proofread and quality-check proposal documents and marketing materials for grammar, formatting, and consistency prior to submission or publication
• Keep all writing on-brand, on-tone and strategically aligned with how OBM/IKE should be perceived by outside stakeholders and partners
• Shape how OBM/IKE's story gets told across proposals and marketing materials, sharpening it as the business evolves

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field
• 2-4 years of experience in proposal/RFP writing, and sales/marketing copywriting or brand storytelling
• Experience in out-of-home, media, construction, advertising, or real estate is a plus
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to adapt tone and style across persuasive proposal writing and brand-driven marketing copy as well as shaping a clear, compelling narrative
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a proven ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with RFP/proposal processes and formatting requirements preferred; comfortable working with both technical stakeholders (Development) and creative/marketing stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace; familiarity with design or content tools (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, CMS platforms) is a plus
• Eager to grow within a collaborative writing and communications team, reporting to the Communications & Creative Content Manager
• A portfolio or writing samples that demonstrate both persuasive proposal writing and brand or marketing storytelling