2027 Proposal Writer Summer Intern

Telligen
West Des Moines, IA
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Geared toward students in Communications, Marketing, or Journalism with a passion for proposal writing and content development, comfortable with on-site work in West Des Moines, IA.

Best fit for

  • Students with strong writing and organizational skills and a focus on healthcare content creation
    — “Strong writing and editing skills, as well as familiarity with AP Style”
  • Candidates who can adapt to evolving healthcare needs and collaborate with subject matter experts
    — “Interview operational subject matter experts as needed to flesh out pertinent details for assigned content”
  • Individuals open to using AI tools to enhance proposal writing and document revisions
    — “Explore/use AI tools to help with content creation and revisions”

Things to consider

  • Must be available to work on-site in West Des Moines, IA, for 20-40 hours weekly during the summer
    — “Must be available to work 20-40 hours per week on-site over the summer”
  • No sponsorship provided, so only candidates eligible to work in the US without sponsorship should apply
    — “Telligen will not provide sponsorship for this position”

How to stand out

  • Include two writing samples that demonstrate AP Style and healthcare-related content creation
    — “When submitting your application and resume, you MUST include two writing samples for serious consideration”
  • Showcase experience with video communication platforms like Zoom or Microsoft Teams in your resume
    — “Experience with video communication platforms such as Zoom or Microsoft Teams”
  • Emphasize your ability to manage multiple priorities and attention to detail in your application materials
    — “Ability to juggle multiple priorities; superior attention to detail”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • produced high-quality content for proposals
  • contributed to live proposal content development
Typical background
degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism or a related field

Skills & requirements

Required

WritingEditingInterviewingOrganizational SkillsFamiliarity With AP StyleExperience With Microsoft Office Or 365

Preferred

Experience With AI Tools For Content Creation

Stack & domain

WritingEditingInterviewingOrganizational SkillsVideo Communication PlatformsMicrosoft Office Or 365Attention To DetailAbility To Juggle Multiple PrioritiesCommunicationsMarketingJournalism

About the role

Original posting from Telligen via Lever

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 such as:

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

You may also be able to contribute to live proposal content development, as well as business development efforts.

This is an onsite position in our West Des Moines, IA office.

When submitting your application and resume, you MUST include two writing samples for serious consideration. 

What You'll Do::

  • 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

Required Skills and Experience::

  • 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

Who We Are:

Telligen is one of the most respected population health management organizations in the country. We offer clinical, analytical, and technical expertise to support local, Tribal, and national partners, state and federal government programs, and employers and health plans.

Over our 50-year history, health care has evolved - and so have we. What hasn't changed is our deep commitment to those we serve. Our success is built on our ability to adapt, respond to client needs and deliver innovative, mission-driven solutions.

Our business is our people and we’re seeking talented individuals who share our passion and are ready to take ownership, make an impact and help shape the future of health.

Are you Ready?

Benefits: A general description of the benefits and other compensation available for this position can be found in Telligen's Benefits Summary.

We’re on a mission to transform lives and economies by improving health.

Ownership: As a 100% employee-owned company, our employee-owners drive our business and share in our success.

Community: We show up - for our clients, our communities and each other. Being a responsible corporate partner is part of who we are.

Ingenuity: We value bold ideas and calculated risks. Innovation thrives when we challenge the status quo and listen to diverse perspectives.

Integrity: We foster a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment built on trust and excellence.

Thank you for your interest in Telligen!

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While we use artificial intelligence tools to enhance our initial screening process, all applications are thoroughly reviewed by our human recruitment team to ensure a fair and comprehensive evaluation of each candidate.

Telligen and our affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers and E-Verify Participants.

Telligen will not provide sponsorship for this position. If you will require sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, we cannot consider your application at this time. We will not accept 3rd party solicitations from outside staffing firms.

Telligen is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected class.

Telligen is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, and provides reasonable accommodations to individuals who need assistance during any part of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-base basis.

If you need assistance to navigate Telligen’s careers website or to apply for a position, please send an email to careers@telligen.com

Source: Telligen careers (Lever)

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