ABOUT THE CREATIVE STRATEGIST – PROPOSAL TEAM POSITION

Are you a strategic thinker who excels at developing creative solutions for some of the world's most influential companies and organizations? If so, VIVA Creative is looking to meet you! 

VIVA is currently seeking an experienced Creative Strategist to support our winning proposal team, collaborating alongside our stellar creative team, working with Fortune 500 clients to shape and present out of the box strategy and creative for large scale events, as well as high profile strategic communications and marketing campaigns.

WE'RE LOOKING FOR A CANDIDATE WHO:

• Knows how to put pen to paper and speak to difference audiences with a voice that resonates.
• Has come up with the strategic thinking, powered by primary research, input, an insights to write and present winning proposals for events. 
• Is a strategic thinker who can translate complex client challenges into impactful strategic solutions that move the needle forward for companies and their audiences.
• Enjoys the process of creative collaboration and can effectively incorporate and engage with constructive feedback.
• Has a solid Creative Strategist toolbox that includes cutting edge ideas, technologies, design thinking, speech and script writing, and a solid business acumen.
• Most of all, if you feel a huge intrinsic reward by seeing your ideas come to life while creating positive outcomes for clients, this could be the role for you.

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL… 

• Read RFPs and work with diverse clients to understand their creative vision, unique needs, resources, and desired outcomes.  

• Use your compelling written communication skills and strong eye for visually appealing design to translate client's ideas and message into the next tangible step toward reality.  

• Determine the best mechanisms for communicating VIVA's assets including our creative content development, our service-oriented people, and cutting-edge technology. 

• Pitch our best creative recommendation in a way that demonstrates VIVA's ability to communicate the client brand and experience visually and effectively, deliver the solution, and pivot as needed to meet client's changing needs. 

• Provide creative leadership and overall management throughout the entire proposal life cycle from bid approval to award, taking initiative on your own and knowing when to work with a team. 

• Collaborate with content and experience teams on solutions and innovations.  

• Develop all necessary proposal documentation (e.g., proposal outlines, written materials, proposal-related client questions, verbal presentations, etc.) to win the work. 

• Coordinates and leads proposal team meetings, such as kick-off meetings, strategy sessions, and reviews, as needed.

PLEASE INCLUDE SAMPLES/PORTFOLIO OF YOUR WORK FOR THE FOLLOWING:

• Event proposals (where you developed the strategy, insights, creative approach, content ideas, guest journey and presented to client.

·      ABOUT YOU 

• You are willing and ready to work out of our Washington, DC area offices. Moderate travel for this position. 

• 5+  years of experience as a creative, marketing, or communications strategist

•  Experienced content creator for large scale events and campaigns.

• Experienced speechwriting and video script writer.

• Exposure to a wide variety of large-scale live and digital events. 

• Deep understanding of how to synthesize a client's needs into deliverable solutions.  

• Your mind produces 20+ ideas each minute and filters the best into your work while also maintaining the ability to work inside and outside the box when needed. 

• You enjoy writing more than most, work quickly on drafts and revisions, and approach each project with a new way of thinking knowing no proposals are one size fits all. 

• You are a Keynote guru with superior communication, writing, formatting, editing, and proofing skills. 

• You have excellent interpersonal skills, an appreciation for customer service, and excellent project coordination skills. 

• You possess the ability to manage multiple simultaneous deliverables and exhibit grace under pressure.