JOB POSTING

PROPOSAL WRITER

WHO WE ARE:

Digital Echidna (“Echidna”) is a digital solutions team, specializing in Drupal, with a track record of providing our clients with an exceptional experience both in our customer service and technical execution. Recent client engagements include TVOntario, Dartmouth College, Fanshawe College, Kingston General Hospital and many other large scale sites with thousands of pages of content.

WHY WORK HERE:

We offer a results driven but laid back, professional, supportive work environment while working with great clients across Canada and the US. On top of this you also get access to some of the best equipment in the industry to do your job. You will also receive opportunities to travel throughout North America to clients and conferences. Check out our digs in this video. 

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

We are looking for a skilled Proposal Writer to help our sales team respond to more opportunities.  This role involves coordinating with the Sales team to complete RFP proposals once they have been identified.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Complete RFP responses based on past Digital Echidna responses.
  • Collaborate with sales team around progress, deadlines and any additional resources needed for the successful completion of RFP responses.
  • Aid in the development of presentation or shortlist materials.
  • Additional copywriting tasks to help with sales and marketing campaign development and execution.

ATTRIBUTES WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

  • Ability to take an idea and build a compelling story to help grow Digital Echidna’s client base.
  • Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
  • You must be humbly confident, articulate, friendly and honest at all times.
  • Ability to acquire a valid passport and the interest to travel in North America.

BONUS SKILLS:

  • Understanding of technology, content management systems (preferably Drupal) or the web development process.
  • Prior experience as a writer, journalist or technical writer.
  • Presentation skills.

POSITION TYPE:

Full-time or Part-time

COMPENSATION:

Salary is negotiable if we both think this is a great fit. Please provide position type preference (part time or full time), and salary expectations based on skills and experience.

BENEFITS:

  • Unlimited vacation policy. Digital Echidna is a results based organization, we believe in work/life integration, so you are able to take the time you need.
  • Paid holidays
  • Access to books, DVDs, online courses and e-books for professional development
  • Paid attendance and accommodation for annual week long industry conference.  (Past conferences have been in New Orleans, Los Angeles, Austin, Chicago)
  • Paid attendance at local industry meetups and events across North America.  (Past industry events have been in Toronto, Montreal, Cleveland and San Francisco)
  • Health spending account

HOW TO APPLY:

Please apply in confidence via email of a resume that includes a LinkedIn profile and cover letter outlining your experience.  Creative writing samples, case studies and other examples of compelling storytelling are welcome.
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