For more information on the role of job proposals and how to use them, see the Hiring writers and editors guide.
When hiring for brand publishing roles, the job proposal process is designed to help hiring managers in two important ways. First, it helps clarify and solidify in their own minds exactly what they’re trying to achieve. But in addition, it can prove a valuable tool for ensuring other key stakeholders within the organization are in agreement.
The job proposal is one part of a larger strategic hiring process for writers and editors. It should work in tandem with the overall editorial strategy and goals for how the team will be structured, and should be followed by a thoughtful interview process and post-interview testing.
When done right, job proposals help eliminate a