Proposal Writer III

The Proposal Writer collaborates with proposal managers, editors, graphic designers, as well as various Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) across the company to gather data and contribute written content in support of business proposal efforts. The content's objective is to clearly and directly communicate to customers the features, benefits, and differentiators of Brightstar's solutions.

The successful candidate will have a continuous improvement mindset and the desire to work in an environment that welcomes new technologies and encourages the pursuit of innovative practices.

• Read and understand all RFP materials.
• Meet with Account Teams and SMEs to understand requirements and solutions.
• Gather data and information from sources across the company to leverage existing content and synthesize new content in the development of RFP responses.
• Incorporate feedback from Account Teams for revisions to content.
• Research and write sections for RFx geared toward obtaining new business and retaining existing business.
• Grow and evolve knowledge of technical concentrations and maintain content in those areas.
• Act as a writing team lead for specific bids as assigned, based on knowledge concentrations.
• May attend internal and/or account team content strategy meetings to help drive messaging and bid approach, collaboratively developing messaging points for use across the bid by all writers.
• Maintain and grow working relationships with SMEs in service of ongoing content collaboration with them, eventually becoming an internal SME for the department in your assigned topics.
• Work effectively and cooperatively with all members of Business Proposals team.
• Confidently speak to written content in review meetings, questions and records feedback.
• Produce work that adheres to RFP requirements, department standards and conventions.
• Manage multiple priorities at once, tracking and meeting deadlines.
• Collaborate effectively with individuals across diverse professional backgrounds.
• Proactively seek clarity by asking thoughtful questions to deepen understanding of topics.

• Has an excellent grasp of the written word, with the ability to adjust tone and style to meet various project needs. Has a high level of reading comprehension and can translate complex ideas and concepts into easily digestible text. Has a high level of reading comprehension.
• Able to take direction from numerous resources and to receive and incorporate practical feedback
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Highly organized with attention to detail, time management skills and the ability to multitask. Able to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize deadlines, activities and workloads
• Self-motivated and passionate about delivering high quality work
• Team player who is keen to support and be supported in a close-knit team
• Interest in the role of technology in the business proposal process

• BA/BS, preferably in a major such as Writing, Journalism, Communications, English, or similar. Candidates with equivalent job experience may also be considered.
• 5-8 years of experience in a related or transferrable field.
• Knowledge of the lottery industry (preferred)

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