2027 Proposal Writer Summer Intern

About the Role

As a Proposal Writer Intern, you will gain hands-on experience writing content to support Telligen’s proposal efforts. This content will include updating, refining, and creating new Telligen documents. This is an onsite position in our West Des Moines, IA office.

Key Responsibilities

• Work within the bids and proposals (B&P) team to review priority content needs.
• Interview operational subject matter experts as needed to flesh out pertinent details for assigned content.
• Usher documents through necessary reviews and update them at each review stage.
• Update existing content to reflect changes over the past year.
• Explore/use AI tools to help with content creation and revisions.
• Present weekly progress reports to the senior proposal writer and B&P manager.
• Escalate roadblocks to applicable leadership.

Content Areas

• Corporate overview
• Market-specific gold standards
• Contract narratives
• Basic writeups
• Bios and resumes
• Procedures

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Currently enrolled in a college or university seeking a degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field.
• Must have completed a minimum of two years of coursework.
• Strong writing and editing skills, as well as familiarity with AP Style.
• Solid interviewing and organizational skills.
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities; superior attention to detail.
• Experience with video communication platforms such as Zoom or Microsoft Teams.
• Experience using Microsoft Office or 365.
• Must be available to work 20-40 hours per week on-site over the summer.