Proposal Writer - Santa Monica, CA

About the role

Veo is a leading shared micromobility provider in North America, known for its innovative approach to sustainable transportation. The company designs and manufactures its own vehicles, hardware, and software systems, ensuring safe and reliable service. As the first profitable micromobility company in North America, Veo aims for long-term growth and partnerships with cities.

Responsibilities

• RFP and Market Entry Support
• Lead the development and submission of proposals for RFP and permit applications that are compliant, professionally produced, and delivered on time.
• Perform detailed analysis of RFQ/RFP/Permit documents and supplementary content to enrich our offerings and ensure our content is tailored to each local context.
• Write high-quality, creative, and responsive content for proposals.
• Cook up and review/edit proposal input from a variety of stakeholders, typically involving contributions from Veo’s Policy and Partnerships, Product, Finance, Operations, and Engineering departments.
• Track proposal success rates, analyze feedback, and implement continuous improvements to enhance proposal effectiveness.
• Coordinate and produce high-quality visuals and graphics that improve communication.
• Analyze relevant trends, technologies, and city policy priorities in order to develop new initiatives that tailor Veo’s product offering to priority markets.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in proposal development, permit or grant writing, content creation, editing, or related fields such as sales/marketing, journalism, or report/technical writing.
• Exceptional writing, editing, verbal communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to adapt tone and style for diverse audiences, including public agencies, universities, and business stakeholders, and translate complex technical information into persuasive and accessible content.
• A sharp eye for detail and a commitment to producing error-free, high-quality work under tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of public sector procurement, regulations, or urban planning is an advantage but not required.
• Proficiency in content strategy development, aligning messaging with brand goals and audience needs.
• Graphic design experience and/or familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite/InDesign a plus.
• Bachelor's Degree expected, Master’s degree in a related subject (Journalism, English, Communications, Marketing, Urban Studies) is preferred and may substitute for 2 years of work experience.
• A passion for sustainable transportation, biking, and scooters!

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive Compensation Package that consists of a base salary range of $80,000 - $95,000 + Annual Performance Bonus + Equity (Stock Options) + Full Range of Benefits.
• Unlimited PTO
• Competitive Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability and more!)
• 401k with 3% match
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced technology company