Bid Writer - Philadelphia - Hybrid

Description

RFP/Bid Writer

Location: Philadelphia Hybrid (Remote/Office)

Ready to level up your career with a multi-award-winning agency? We were recently named the fastest-growing agency in the U.S. by Adweek and the fastest-growing company in our region by the Philadelphia 100.

About the Company:

Hybrid is a globally recognised full-service digital Media Company based in Philadelphia with 5 offices worldwide. We create compelling media for Higher Education market leaders such as UC Berkeley, Thomas Jefferson University and Drexel University

Hybrid is looking for a strategic and skilled RFP Writer & Bid Manager to join our growing Client Operations team. In this pivotal role, you'll lead the end-to-end proposal process—from identifying opportunities and scoping fit, to writing and submitting standout responses to RFPs and RFIs. Your work will directly fuel our mission to expand access to quality education by winning new partnerships in the higher education sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Opportunity Sourcing: Research and assess RFP/RFI opportunities, aligning them with Hybrid's growth goals.
• Proposal Development: Write, edit, and tailor persuasive proposals that clearly align with client needs and evaluation criteria.
• Project Management: Oversee the full proposal lifecycle—timelines, tasks, submissions, and quality control.
• Strategic Input: Improve proposal processes, capture reusable content, and contribute to pitch materials.

About You:

• 3–5+ years' experience in proposal writing, bid management, or strategic writing (agency, education, nonprofit, or public sector)
• Excellent writing, editing, and research skills
• Strong organization and project management abilities
• Deep understanding of RFP processes—ideally in higher education or advertising
• Comfortable collaborating across departments in a fast-paced setting
• Degree in English, Communications, Marketing, or related field

Benefits:

• Work for a global market leader with new offices in the heart of Philadelphia
• Huge potential for progression in line with our ambitious growth plans
• Monthly contribution to your physical health or wellbeing costs (e.g. gym membership, art classes) and Headspace subscription
• Paid training for career accreditations
• Internal mobility options and established career paths
• Incentive schemes, financial advice and company pension contributions
• Generous PTO entitlement
• Comprehensive Health, Vision, Dental insurance
• 401k
• Charity fundraising challenges and volunteering days.

Hybrid Media is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential — regardless of background, identity, or circumstance.

We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and believe that a diverse team brings richer perspectives, stronger creativity, and better outcomes for our people and our clients.

If you're excited about this role but feel you don't meet every single requirement, we'd still love to hear from you. Please reach out to our Recruitment Team ) to discuss your experience or to enquire about other opportunities across our growing business.