Job Description

ABOUT ES BROADCAST

ES Broadcast is a leading provider of equipment sales, equipment rental and systems integration services to the professional broadcast industry as well as live events, esports, corporate and government sectors. The company is part of the ES Media Group which also includes divisions in cinema equipment rental (Film Store Rental) and library migration and content services Memnon. The Group Content / Proposals Writer will play a key role in creating content for multiple businesses under the ES Media Group.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The Group Content / Proposals Writer is responsible for producing high-quality, engaging, and industry-relevant written content across multiple business divisions. This role involves crafting compelling content for different sectors, ensuring consistency and compliance in brand guidelines and messaging, while tailoring content to meet the unique needs of each business.

The Company is bidding to win businesses in markets and with clients that require a formal tender process to be followed when awarding contracts. To that end, we have established a formal Proposals team responsible for preparing tender responses in line with the stipulated conditions set out in the tender documentation.

Working under instruction from the Group COO the Group Content / Proposals Writer is responsible for preparing all non-technical elements of systems integration proposals and tender responses. This includes writing non-technical content and selecting appropriate, pre-existing content from a library of templates; as well as laying out, proof-reading, and collating all response documents.

While the Group Content / Proposals Writer works primarily within the Systems Proposals team, they also have close working relationships with other business divisions teams and may be called upon to perform wider marketing tasks according to available capacity.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

You will have significant experience (at least three years) of preparing responses to tender and proposal opportunities, especially for organisations such as public and governmental bodies that are obliged to follow formal tender processes when procuring goods and services. Above all, you must possess exemplary writing skills and be adept at constructing comprehensive responses in the formal tone required for these kinds of proposals; while also adhering to the Company's corporate communication style. Meticulous attention to detail combined with excellent spelling, grammar and proof-reading skills are essential. While it is not necessary to have technical knowledge or experience within the broadcasting industry, the ideal candidate should be able to grasp complex technical concepts quickly and identify any amendments required in technical elements of a response.

You will be able to interpret detailed, prescriptive proposal briefs and instructions, enabling you to identify all mandatory elements of a response, so that you can review all documents for compliance with the requirements of the tender. You will need to be highly organised and skilled in time management as it is not unusual for the proposals team to be working on several responses concurrently. You should be capable of working with style sheets, templates in MS Word, and of collating all elements of a response using Adobe Acrobat Pro and PowerPoint.

Your experience need not be directly related to procurement tenders: we will be happy to consider applicants who have worked in similar roles, such as writing grant applications, who can demonstrate an ability to prepare comprehensive, compliant proposals that clearly set out the Company's credentials and suitability to be awarded a tender in a manner that adheres to brand guidelines and written styles.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

oWriting of non-technical elements of proposals or tenders

oSelecting and editing appropriate templates per proposal or tender

oLaying out content, as per template guidelines

oEnsuring compliance with proposals or tender requirements

oMaintaining the proposals, the library document and ensuring templates, policies and a catalogue of submitted responses are kept up to date

oEnsuring company brand guidelines are adhered to.

oCollating all elements of a response into the final submission to required deadlines

oCross-checking of appendices and references within the response

oImage manipulation

oUpdating and Administering proposals documents library

oAssist in managing social media channels and digital content distribution

oWrite press releases and case studies based on current systems integration projects

oWrite content for dedicated website pages

oContribute to the planning and execution of content marketing campaigns

oProofread and edit content to maintain high-quality standards

oEnsure brand consistency across different businesses while adapting content to industry-specific need

oCollaborate with marketing teams across business units to align content with overall business objectives

oContribute to the planning and execution of content marketing campaigns

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

oExceptional writing skills with the ability to craft and tailor content or different business units

oPrevious experience as a content / proposals writer- minimum three years'

oStrong editorial judgment to identify key narratives and present complex, often technical, information in an accessible manner.

oAbility to manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing diverse brand messaging requirements across multiple businesses, meeting content delivery deadlines without compromising quality

oExperience in different writing styles (formal, conversational, persuasive etc.)

oAbility to edit and refine content for clarity, readability, and flow

oAbility to write for multiple platforms (blogs, websites, social media, email, etc.)

oAbility to adapt based on feedback and revisions

oFamiliarity with branding and tone of voice guidelines to ensure consistency across different platforms and industries

oManaging workload efficiently in fast-paced environments

oAttention to detail, excellent grammar, and proofreading skills

oProficient in Microsoft Word, particularly working with style sheets, templates and layouts

oKnowledge of Adobe Acrobat, PowerPoint

oWorking under time constraints

oExceptional organisational skills

oAbility to prioritise multiple varied tasks to deadlines

oAbility to interpret instructions and create or evaluate compliant answers

oAbility to interpret a brief and present information correctly ensuring it addresses what is being requested

DESIRABLE SKILLS

oDegree and/or qualification in English, Journalism, Marketing, Communications, or a related field

oAbility to use Adobe Creative Cloud particularly Photoshop and InDesign including sourcing suitable imagery

oAbility to use MS Visio/Lucidchart or similar software

oExperience using Smartsheet

oExperience in a marketing, PR or copy-writing role

oExperience within broadcast or a related technology industry

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

oTo take responsibility for your own health and safety as necessary

oTo comply with the company's disciplinary and grievance procedure as required

oTo comply with the company's policies and procedures at all times

oThe post holder will be required to undertake such other duties as may be required within the grade and competence of the post. Therefore, the list of duties in this job description should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive

oDuties are set out in this job description but please note that, in consultation with the post holder, the company reserves the right to update the job description from time to time to reflect changes in or to the role. Significant permanent changes in duties and responsibilities will require agreed revisions to be made to this job description

APPLICATION PROCESS

ES Broadcast will only consider applications that include a covering letter/statement detailing how you meet each of the requirements set out in the Required Skills and Experience section of this job description. You should include this cover letter alongside your CV, setting out your experience and career path to date, alongside your relevant skills and qualifications.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 30,000.00-40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Life insurance On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:

Hertfordshire WD18 8RH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Previous experience as a content / proposals writer- minimum three years'? Exceptional writing skills with the ability to craft and tailor content or different business units? Degree and/or qualification in English, Journalism, Marketing, Communications, or a related field? Ability to use Adobe Creative Cloud particularly Photoshop and InDesign including sourcing suitable imagery?
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Location:

Hertfordshire WD18 8RH (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hertfordshire WD18 8RH

Application deadline: 09/07/2025
Reference ID: GCPW