Proposal & Technical Writer

Role Impact

Last Call Media (“Last Call”) is looking for a Proposal & Technical Writer who has consistently written compelling proposals that won work. You'll translate complex technical solutions into clear, persuasive narratives that demonstrate Last Call’s value to prospective clients and help us stand out in competitive procurements. You'll be instrumental in maturing our proposal function—refining our processes, strengthening our content library, and establishing best practices as we scale.

Key Accountabilities

You’ll own and be measured on:

Technical Proposal Writing

• Owns end-to-end writing of proposal content that aligns with win themes, sales strategy, RFP requirements, and evaluation criteria
• Self-edits content for clarity, accuracy, and alignment with Last Call’s brand voice and tone guidelines
• Success looks like clear, persuasive proposal content that differentiates Last Call and wins competitive procurements

Technical Content Development

• Develops foundational proposal content including case studies, blog posts, project descriptions, capability statements, and past performance narratives
• Attends project demos and debriefs to extract insights and translate technical work into compelling stories
• Collaborates with subject matter experts and Marketing team to gather input, refine drafts, and build a library of content that strengthens future proposals
• Identifies gaps in our content library and processes, recommending improvements
• Success looks like a growing repository of accurate, on-brand content that makes proposal writing faster and more effective

Essential Competencies

Skills-Based

• Technical Writing Proficiency: Translates complex technical concepts into clear, compelling narratives that demonstrate value through specific examples and outcomes. Writes in Last Call's voice while avoiding generic, AI-sounding, or formulaic language.
• Audience Awareness: Frames content strategically for both technical and non-technical audiences, aligning language with client priorities and evaluation criteria. 
• Collaboration: Works effectively with capture managers, proposal managers, subject matter experts, marketing, and other stakeholders to gather input and incorporate feedback under tight deadlines.
• (Nice to have) Proposal Process Knowledge: Familiarity with standard proposal development methodologies like Shipley.

How You’ll Embody Our Values

• Asks clarifying questions when facing ambiguity rather than making assumptions
• Speaks up early when something isn't working or doesn't make sense
• Takes action with incomplete information and learns through iteration
• Maintains a constructive, solution-oriented approach when receiving critical feedback
• Stays engaged and positive when juggling competing priorities under pressure

What We Offer

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $80-100,000 matching your skills and experience
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible PTO
• Generous professional development and work from home funds

Growth & Impact

• Direct influence on winning new work and growing Last Call’s business
• Learning opportunities across disciplines in our collaborative structure
• Ownership of meaningful projects from day one
• Career progression through expanded capabilities and contributions
• Global remote flexibility - work from anywhere in the world

About Last Call

Since 2005, we've partnered with impact-driven organizations to build digital experiences that matter. Our 50+ person global team thrives on open communication, self-accountability, and diverse perspectives.

How We Work: Fully remote, no traditional managers, collaborative culture where you bring your authentic self while delivering excellent work for clients who are changing the world.

Our Values: Start with trust • Seek understanding • Think big • Say what you think and do what you say • Move forward • Bring the energy • Pursue Excellence

Application Process

Ready to join us? We focus on your responses, not your resume format.

1. Apply: Brief application + questionnaire (no cover letter needed)

• We prioritize your thoughtful answers over resume credentials to reduce bias
• Enter job ID 61 when prompted

2. Video Response & Writing Sample: Short video answering a few questions, + example of proposal or technical content that helped win work (if selected)

3. Team Interview: Conversation with Sales & Marketing team (if selected)

4. Trial Project: Brief project (<3 hours) to experience working together (if selected)

Last Call Media is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute and succeed.