Cannabis Public Relations Manager Jobs

Department of Administrative and Financial Services

Office of Cannabis Policy

Public Service Manager II – Director of Media and Stakeholder Relations

JOB CLASS CODE: MA30 SALARY: $65,790.40 - $89,460.80/Annually

OPEN: Friday, September 2, 2022

CLOSED: Friday, September 16, 2022

- Anticipated Vacancy -

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Director of Media and Stakeholder Relations position within the Office of Cannabis Policy (OCP) is a senior leadership role responsible for assisting the OCP team with its public information and stakeholder relations responsibilities. Reporting to the Deputy Director of Strategic Initiatives, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing support to the Director, Deputy Directors, other senior leaders, and the office in coordinating the dissemination of public information.

Serving as the spokesperson for OCP, the right candidate must be able to demonstrate an ability to think critically and react accordingly; conduct themselves with professionalism, integrity, and discretion; and possess very strong written and verbal communications skills.

Additionally, the Director of Media and Stakeholder Relations is responsible for interfacing with interested stakeholders on topics related to the office’s work ranging from regulatory standards and requirements to ongoing OCP initiatives. This position also designs and implements strategies for sharing information with other state agencies, industry, the public, and the media in order to facilitate effective and transparent communication.

The work required of the successful candidate is performed with substantial initiative and independent judgment, under the general direction of the Deputy Director of Strategic Initiatives of OCP and represents a terrific opportunity to join a team that is committed to effectively and responsibly licensing and regulating cannabis establishments in Maine!

Specific tasks include:

• Act as the main point of contact for stakeholder inquiries and maintains a stakeholders’ database.


• Designs, directs and oversees development of stakeholder engagement plans


• Coordinates, directs and responds to inquiries from state, municipal, industry, public health, and public stakeholders and the news media.


• Confers with media representatives and the public in order to create awareness of OCP activities and gather and disseminate information.


• Oversees and manages the successful implementation of the Office’s Cannabis Public Health and Safety Campaign.


• Writes and/or edits news releases, speeches, presentations, newsletters, brochures, reports, scripts, and other informational materials intended to disseminate information.


• Researches selected topics in order to write or provide information for others in writing articles, reports, publications and news releases.


• Arranges news conferences, speeches, appearances, public hearings, and other public-facing events and supports OCP staff in their participation of these events.


• Act as the liaison between OCP and the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Cannabis Workgroup, Tobacco Laws Workgroup, and Emerging Tobacco Products/Cannabis Vaping Subgroup.


• Edits and oversees content writing and revisions to the OCP website and serves as OCP web coordinator.


• Produces, edits, and directs OCP social media efforts including written, visual, and live-streamed content.


• Other duties as assigned by the Director, Deputy Director of Strategic Initiatives, Deputy Director of Operations, or staff in the Office of the Commissioner of the Department of Administrative and Financial Services (DAFS).


• Manages and coordinates Freedom of Access Act requests received by OCP.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

Creative and practical problem solver with a demonstrated track record of interfacing with a diverse group of stakeholders.

Knowledge and general understanding of Maine’s legislative process.

Knowledge and general understanding of Maine’s administrative rulemaking process.

Familiarity with Maine’s cannabis-related laws and regulations, including the history of legalization of both medical and adult-use cannabis.

Knowledge and expertise in public health-related initiatives, including prevention messaging and behavior change marketing.

Operates with integrity, authenticity, and humility in both personal and professional settings.

Capacity to mobilize individuals and groups behind a common purpose.

Strong written and verbal skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with both internal and external audiences.

Capability to organize, plan, and execute several competing priorities simultaneously.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants must support OCP’s mission, vision, and guiding principles, including the development and administration of regulated programs for the cultivation, manufacture, testing, distribution and sale of cannabis to qualifying patients and adult use consumers.
Bachelors’ degree or higher in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Social Sciences, or a related field of study.
At least five (5) years of work experience in a communications, public relations, advocacy or government relations function.

Preference will be given to candidates with the following skills and experience:

Experience considering, developing, and implementing policies and regulations which address the needs of a diverse group of stakeholders.

Experience working in the public health-related space.

Experience working with policymakers including executive branch officials, legislative branch members and staff, and municipal and county officials.

Experience in cannabis regulatory structures.

Experience in the cannabis industry.

HOW TO APPLY: Please visit the General Government Service Center at https://www.maine.gov/fps/opportunities/ to apply for this position.

You must submit a cover letter and résumé in order to be considered for an interview.

BENEFITS:

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.


• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($10,996.70-$12,937.34 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.

• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.

• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($379.60annual value).

• Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 17.96% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.


• Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.


• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.


• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.


• Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.

• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive four weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.


• Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.


• Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Maine State Government is an Equal Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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NisonCo is the leading cannabis industry PR and SEO firm. With active relationships with thousands of journalists and outlets and connections to thousands of industry specific companies, networking and exposure are the core of what we do. Since our founding in 2013, we’ve worked with over 125 companies to increase brand awareness. Our all-remote team has a proven track record of successful political advocacy in support of the legalization of cannabis and other socially-responsible causes.

As an Account Manager, your role in NisonCo is to foster relationships with reporters and obtain top-tier media coverage for your clients. You are responsible for being the first point of contact for your reporter relationships and assigned clients. Managing all relationships to ensure all parties within the transaction are satisfied and looking forward to the next interaction. The role requires you to work until the task is done, which sometimes means untraditional hours or weekend work, depending on your client's timezone and needs. You are expected to join a weekly team call with other Account Managers and are asked to report back on your successes, challenges and feedback for the group.

The work supports the organization as a whole as you are the link between a reporter and our clients. As a representative of the leading PR firm for emerging industries, you promote our clients, connections, and general knowledge of the field as the go-to source for information.

The “What”

Overall: You’re essential in managing our client relationships and account strategies, bringing stories and opportunities to clients, to ultimately provide high quality published media pieces.

Account Manager: Clients are seeing upwards trends in their PR progress, projects are managed to completion and relationships are fostered

• Being the primary point of contact, trusted advisor and communications expert for your client

• Answering questions in a timely manner, reporting back on successes

• Understanding the client’s story and being a knowledgeable representative for media

• Formulating a strategy that is tailored to your client’s specific needs including formulating pitching angles and timelines

• Maintaining consistent and clear communication, providing updates and following up when necessary

• Providing meaningful reporting on a consistent basis

• Managing Client Expectations

• Educating clients and guiding them in the best way to achieve their goals

• Communicating best and worst PR practices

• Protecting yourself and the company from unreasonable client requests

• Remaining flexible and adaptable as client needs and desires evolve

• Communicating Internally

• Communicating client needs, updates and changes to the team at the appropriate time, documenting in the appropriate place

• Ensuring that every team member is aware of all updates and communicating them correctly externally

Reporter Relationship Manager: Creating, managing, and working closely with reporter relationships to relay team pitch ideas and tearsheets to produce notes for NisonCo’s clients

• Building and maintaining active reporter and reviewer relationships to work with on a regular basis. Maintain a status with these contacts in which you’re reliable, knowledgeable, personable, and the go to person for anything cannabis related they’re working on.

• Keeping a vast resource pool of knowledge on current events and trending news in the cannabis industry through various means of research, recurring updates/news crawlers, and the activities and developments NisonCo clients relay to us through account managers.

• Crafting and contributing unique pitch ideas to the team that can be general trends related to the industry or client specific related to priorities or news angles we can take advantage of to increase note count.

• Organizing your workflow and bandwidth to properly accommodate the needs of reporters while crafting different types of personalized relationships with them in order to efficiently and effectively relay necessary pitches and tearsheets from our team brainstorms and client specific pitches.

• Maintaining your reporter contact databases making sure they’re up to date with your active relationships, the beats they cover, the outlets they work for, and the frequency you are and should be contacting them (this can change as their roles shift over time).

Cannabis/Hemp/CBD/Psychedelics and general emerging industries connoisseur: You can speak of these industries from a deep well of knowledge and passion, and a commitment to facts

• Knowing rather than needing to learn about the industry to provide more thoughtful suggestions to our clients, reporters, and team members.

• Having an understanding of cannabis and its many accessories and consumption techniques, as well as CBD and psychedelics. You do not need to be a consumer yourself, but you must know the language and the culture of these spaces.

• Being interested in the future-focused industries, like green energy, crypto and other breakthroughs that’ll change the way our world work.

Our Core Values – Expectations for all employees!

Integrity: We align our actions with our words, and operate with transparency and good faith. We own our mistakes and give honest feedback.

Adaptability: We’re no strangers to forging paths in new and challenging spaces. Our employees and clients come to us with entrepreneurial spirits and we embrace flexibility and creativity to excel in future-facing industries.

Global Community: We come from a variety of backgrounds and seek to create relationships that are supportive and respectful of those diverse viewpoints. We recognize that our networks and communities are central to our success and contentment with our work.

Inclusivity: We treat each other as we'd wish to be treated. We do not shy away from pushing boundaries and confronting social stigmas using non-coercive and effective methods. We will continue working cognizantly toward promoting greater equity and inclusion in every space we encounter.

Collective responsiveness: We understand employees have their own lives. We can rely on one another in times of need to ensure all responsibilities are met and to keep things running smoothly for the entire team.

NisonCo is an equal-opportunity employer and we do not discriminate based upon gender, race, national origin, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or gender expression.

This is an hourly remote position with a path to become full-time after your three-month trial. Compensation begins at $25/hour with benefits that include:

Paid time off:

• Generous Vacation Policy

• Paid Health Care / Sick Leave

• Paid Family Leave

• Pawternity Leave

• Paid holidays

Insurances:

• Health, Dental and Vision insurance:

• Eligibility after 3 months: Join the plan and you cover 100% of your premium

• After 6 months of employment: Premiums covered at 50% of the base price by NisonCo, you cover the other 50%

• After 1.5 years: Premiums covered at 100% of the base price by NisonCo

• Life Insurance: Standard coverage of $25,000

Financials:

• Retirement Plan: After one year and 1000 hours worked in the same year participate in a 4% match

• Online platform for financial training

Workspace:

• Coworking or cafe monthly stipend

• Yearly workspace set up stipend

Culture:

• Join our team on yearly all-expenses paid staff retreat

• Weekly team bonding opportunities

• Flexible schedules when life comes up

• News subscriptions

• Personalize professional growth opportunities

To apply please email admins @ nisonco . com with the subject link “I’m your next PR Account Manager” and include:

• Your resume or LinkedIn

• An intro to who you are

• How did you find the position?

• What makes you excited about managing PR strategy for clients?

• How did you end up wanting to work in the cannabis and future-focused industries?

• NisonCo prides itself on creating a diverse and inclusive company culture. Please share how you would exhibit DEI values in the workplace?

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Remote

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Department of Administrative and Financial Services

Office of Marijuana Policy

Public Service Manager II – Director of Media and Stakeholder Relations

(Anticipated Vacancy)

JOB CLASS CODE: MA30 SALARY: $63,252.80 - $86,028.80/Annually

OPEN FOR RECRUITMENT: March 18, 2022

CLOSEs: April 1, 2022

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Director of Media and Stakeholder Relations position within the Office of Marijuana Policy (OMP) is a senior leadership role responsible for assisting the OMP team with its public information and stakeholder relations responsibilities. Reporting to the Deputy Director of Strategic Initiatives, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing support to the Director, Deputy Directors, other senior leaders, and the office in coordinating the dissemination of public information.

Serving as the spokesperson for OMP, the right candidate must be able to demonstrate an ability to think critically and react accordingly; conduct themselves with professionalism, integrity, and discretion; and possess very strong written and verbal communications skills.

Additionally, the Director of Media and Stakeholder Relations is responsible for interfacing with interested stakeholders on topics related to the office’s work ranging from regulatory standards and requirements to ongoing OMP initiatives. This position also designs and implements strategies for sharing information with other state agencies, the public, and the media in order to facilitate effective and transparent communication.

The work required of the successful candidate is performed with substantial initiative and independent judgment, under the general direction of the Deputy Director of Strategic Initiatives of OMP and represents a terrific opportunity to join a team that is committed to effectively and responsibly licensing and regulating marijuana establishments in Maine!

Specific tasks include:

• Act as the main point of contact for stakeholder inquiries and maintains a stakeholders’ database.
• Coordinates, directs and responds to inquiries from state, municipal, industry, public health, and public stakeholders and the news media.
• Confers with media representatives and the public in order to create awareness of OMP activities and gather and disseminate information.
• Oversees and manages the successful implementation of the Office’s Marijuana Public Health and Safety Campaign.
• Writes and/or edits news releases, speeches, presentations, newsletters, brochures, reports, scripts, and other informational materials intended to disseminate information.
• Researches selected topics in order to write or provide information for others in writing articles, reports, publications and news releases.
• Arranges news conferences, speeches, appearances, public hearings, and other public-facing events and supports OMP staff in their participation of these events.
• Act as the liaison between OMP and the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Marijuana Workgroup, Tobacco Laws Workgroup, and Emerging Tobacco Products/Marijuana Vaping Subgroup.
• Edits and oversees content writing and revisions to the OMP website and serves as OMP web coordinator.
• Produces, edits, and directs OMP social media efforts including written, visual, and live-streamed content.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director, Deputy Director of Strategic Initiatives, Deputy Director of Operations, or staff in the Office of the Commissioner of the Department of Administrative and Financial Services (DAFS).
• Manages and coordinates Freedom of Access Act requests received by OMP.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Creative and practical problem solver with a demonstrated track record of interfacing with a diverse group of stakeholders.
• Knowledge and general understanding of Maine’s legislative process.
• Knowledge and general understanding of Maine’s administrative rulemaking process.
• Familiarity with Maine’s cannabis-related laws and regulations, including the history of legalization of both medical and adult-use marijuana.
• Knowledge and expertise in public health-related initiatives, including prevention messaging and behavior change marketing.
• Operates with integrity, authenticity, and humility in both personal and professional settings.
• Capacity to mobilize individuals and groups behind a common purpose.
• Strong written and verbal skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with both internal and external audiences.
• Capability to organize, plan, and execute several competing priorities simultaneously.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants must support OMP’s mission, vision, and guiding principles, including the development and administration of regulated programs for the cultivation, manufacture, testing, distribution and sale of marijuana to qualifying patients and adult use consumers.
Bachelors’ degree or higher in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Social Sciences, or a related field of study.
At least five (5) years of work experience in a communications, public relations, advocacy or government relations function.

Preference will be given to candidates with the following skills and experience:

• Experience considering, developing, and implementing policies and regulations which address the needs of a diverse group of stakeholders.
• Experience working in the public health-related space.
• Experience working with policymakers including executive branch officials, legislative branch members and staff, and municipal and county officials.
• Experience in cannabis regulatory structures.
• Experience in the cannabis industry.

BENEFITS:

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($9,893.52-$11,057.52 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 17.96% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.
• Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive four weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.
• Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Maine State Government is an Equal Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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Company Description

San Francisco is one of the most dynamic cities in the world, enriched by diverse communities, cultural attractions and natural beauty etched by the Pacific Ocean, San Francisco Bay, and hilly terrain. It is a city that is at once steeped in history and open to new ideas – a city of innovation and hope. With 880,000 residents and a daytime population that swells north of 1.2 million, San Francisco is a formidable economic hub, with tourism, tech, life sciences and global business contributing to a booming economy. At the same time, thousands of small and locally-owned businesses, from restaurants to independent bookstores, are critical to the City’s economic vitality. San Francisco is a city rich with diverse neighborhoods, including the oldest and largest Chinatown in North America, the Castro that gave rise to the gay rights movement and the Mission that serves as the cultural hub of the City’s Latinx community. New mixed-use neighborhoods are growing from old industrial districts, highlighted by Treasure Island, Mission Bay, China Basin, and the Hunters Point Shipyard. Renowned for having the most artists and arts organizations per capita in the nation, the arts scene boasts everything from world-class opera, symphony and ballet and prominent museums to pop-up art galleries, experimental theater, and open-mic nights. Despite all the wonderful aspects of the City – and there are many – San Francisco, like major urban hubs throughout the United States, faces challenges fueled by economic disparities, racial divisions, climate change and substance use addictions. But with those challenges come opportunities to make a positive change through government action.

The City Administrator is the chief non-elected executive officer of the City and County of San Francisco. A City-chartered position, the City Administrator is appointed by the Mayor and is subject to confirmation by the Board of Supervisors for a five-year term with no term limits. The City Administrator's role is broad and the office often leads on priority citywide initiatives on behalf of the Mayor or as directed through ordinance. Recent initiatives include the mass procurements and logistics for the recent COVID-19 emergency, guiding the creation of a new Department of Sanitation and Streets and negotiating the reauthorization of the City’s Tourism Improvement District which funds marketing and sales for San Francisco’s tourism and hospitality industry. In addition to these citywide initiatives, currently over 20 departments and divisions report directly to the City Administrator including: Resilience and Capital Planning, Real Estate, Treasure Island Development, Contract Administration and Contract Monitoring, Department of Technology, Digital and Data Services, Permit Center, 311, Office of Civic Engagement and Immigrant Affairs, Labor Standards, Convention Facilities, Medical Examiner, Office of Cannabis, Transgender Initiatives, Office of Disability, Risk Management, Grants for the Arts, Community Challenge Grants, Animal Care and Control, County Clerk, Entertainment Commission, City Hall, Fleet, Reprographic and Mail, and more.

Job Description

The Legislation and Public Relations Manager (SF Job Classification 9251) reports directly to the City Administrator. Under general direction, the role manages the legislative process and related public relations on behalf of the City Administrator’s Office. This manager would work with City Administrator leadership and senior management to develop, coordinate and execute the overall legislative priorities and strategies of the office. Persons in this role may represent the department before various agencies, including the Board of Supervisors, community groups, non-profit agencies, external stakeholders, and the media as needed. The manager may supervise professional, technical, and/or administrative staff.

The following include some of the responsibilities of this position:

• Work closely with the City Administrator and City Administrator leadership team to develop and execute effective strategies for its legislative agenda;
• Independently organize, coordinate and create clear internal processes for the legislative process and related communications;
• Under general direction, monitor and work with City policymakers on the development of new programs/legislative requirement or on the amendments to existing legal mandates;
• Create or participate in the preparation and composition of publications and other documents such as press releases, legislative summaries, annual reports, presentations, etc.;
• Represent the City Administrator’s Office, including the City Administrator, to the media as well as before the Board of Supervisors, various community groups, non-profit agencies, and external stakeholders as needed;
• Supervise and coordinate the City Administrator’s Office response to sunshine or public records requests;
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in public affairs, public/media relations, community relations, international relations, or a related field; AND
• Possession of a Bachelor of Arts or Science Degree in Journalism, Public Relations, Communications, Public Administration, Political Science, Sociology or a field related to a department's business from an accredited college or university. Additional qualifying work experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis; AND
• Possession of a valid driver license.

Substitution: Additional qualifying work experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Knowledge of: Principles, techniques, and practices of effective public relations programs; diplomatic relations; public policy process, local/regional government and environmental issues; legislative process and procedures at local, state, and federal levels; public sector business and administrative practices; principles and techniques of event planning; departmental policies, procedures and operation.

Ability to: Work effectively with the public, governmental agencies, private companies, media, diplomats, and community organizations in a tactful, diplomatic manner; manage projects to achieve established goals; analyze and implement sensitive and difficult legislative and public relations programs.

Skill in: Technical writing and public speaking in public forums; organizing and performing analytical research; preparing clear, concise reports for specific needs and audiences; presenting information effectively and representing the department before the media, groups and organizations; interpersonal communication and negotiation skills for dealing effectively with a wide range of people and concerns as well as resolving public complaints.

Additional Information

Salary: $131,534 - $176,306 annually

Employment Type: Permanent Exempt

Filing Deadline: Tuesday, March 29, 2022

Please contact Katelynn Luong at [email protected] with questions regarding this position or job posting.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. For details on how it is applicable to your employment, please click here.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

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Job detailsSalaryFrom $50,000 a yearJob TypeFull-timeNumber of hires for this role2Full Job Description

NisonCo is the leading cannabis industry PR and SEO firm. With active relationships with thousands of journalists and outlets, and connections to thousands of industry specific companies, networking and exposure are the core of what we do. Since our founding in 2013, we’ve worked with over 125 companies to increase brand awareness. Our all-remote team has a proven track record of successful political advocacy in support of the legalization of cannabis and other socially-responsible causes.

As an Account Manager, your role in NisonCo is to foster relationships with reporters and obtain top tier media coverage for your clients. You are responsible for being the first point of contact for your reporter relationships and assigned clients. Managing all relationships to ensure all parties within the transaction are satisfied and looking forward to the next interaction. The role requires you to work until the task is done, which sometimes means untraditional hours or weekend work, depending on your client's timezone and needs. You are expected to join a weekly team call with other Account Managers and are asked to report back on your successes, challenges and feedback for the group.

The work supports the organization as a whole as you are the link between a reporter and our clients. As a representative of the leading PR firm for emerging industries you promote our clients, connections, and general knowledge of the field as the go-to source for information.

The “What”

Overall: You’re essential in managing our client relationships and account strategies, bringing stories and opportunities to clients, to ultimately provide high quality published media pieces.

Account Manager: Clients are seeing upwards trends in their PR progress, projects are managed to completion and relationships are fostered

• Being the primary point of contact, trusted advisor and communications expert for your client

• Answering questions in a timely manner, reporting back on successes

• Understanding the client’s story and being a knowledgeable representative for media

• Formulating a strategy that is tailored to your client’s specific needs including formulating pitching angles and timelines

• Maintaining consistent and clear communication, providing updates and following up when necessary

• Providing meaningful reporting on a consistent basis

• Managing Client Expectations

• Educating clients and guiding them in the best way to achieve their goals

• Communicating best and worst PR practices

• Protecting yourself and the company from unreasonable client requests

• Remaining flexible and adaptable as client needs and desires evolve

• Communicating Internally

• Communicating client needs, updates and changes to the team at the appropriate time, documenting in the appropriate place

• Ensuring that every team member is aware of all updates and communicating them correctly externally

Reporter Relationship Manager: Creating, managing, and working closely with reporter relationships to relay team pitch ideas and tearsheets to produce notes for NisonCo’s clients

• Building and maintaining active reporter and reviewer relationships to work with on a regular basis. Maintain a status with these contacts in which you’re reliable, knowledgeable, personable, and the go to person for anything cannabis related they’re working on.

• Keeping a vast resource pool of knowledge on current events and trending news in the cannabis industry through various means of research, recurring updates/news crawlers, and the activities and developments NisonCo clients relay to us through account managers.

• Crafting and contributing unique pitch ideas to the team that can be general trends related to the industry or client specific related to priorities or news angles we can take advantage of to increase note count.

• Organizing your workflow and bandwidth to properly accommodate the needs of reporters while crafting different types of personalized relationships with them in order to efficiently and effectively relay necessary pitches and tearsheets from our team brainstorms and client specific pitches.

• Maintaining your reporter contact databases making sure they’re up to date with your active relationships, the beats they cover, the outlets they work for, and the frequency you are and should be contacting them (this can change as their roles shift over time).

Cannabis/Hemp/CBD/Psychedelics and general emerging industries connoisseur: You can speak of these industries from a deep well of knowledge and passion, and a commitment to facts

• Knowing rather than needing to learn about the industry to provide more thoughtful suggestions to our clients, reporters, and team members.

• Having an understanding of cannabis and its many accessories and consumption techniques, as well as CBD and psychedelics. You do not need to be a consumer yourself, but you must know the language and the culture of these spaces.

• Being interested in the future-focused industries, like green energy, crypto and other breakthroughs that’ll change the way our world work.

The “How” – Keys to Success!

100% follow-through: Stay on top of all emails, specific tasks, follow-ups and general areas of work. When deadlines won’t be met, renegotiate well in advance.

Ownership: You care deeply about getting results in your realm, and you do what it takes to get them, including paying attention to small details, anticipating problems, offering creative solutions, driving work forward, and course-correcting when needed.

Organization: You prioritize work appropriately, following up with projects, checking in with reporters and the team, and keeping and managing SOPs to communicate knowledge and processes to others.

Relationship-Oriented: You recognize the deep importance that relationships with clients and reporters play in our work, and you build rapport and trust with others.

Action-Oriented: Your bias is toward getting things done. That doesn’t mean that you rush through gathering the appropriate information first, but you drive work forward with an urgency to see results.

Attention to detail: You look deeper than most to make sure the work is done right, knowing your work reflects your reputation.

Self-Editing & Proofreading: You effectively follow AP style or your client's preferred style guidelines, draft clean copy, need minimal editorial direction, and avoids spelling/grammar mistakes.

News Proficiency: Consistently monitor news for emerging trends and news hooks, as well as to deepen understanding of the space and the issues that matter (or might eventually matter) to our clients.

Flexibility: Can work with clients and the team on rolling deadlines. Able to pivot quickly to new topics or work with little notice on a time-sensitive project

Public Relations Proficiency: You're aware of all aspects of the public relations cycle and its role in consumer collection, care, and sales generation. Can effectively implement eye-catching and relationship building tactics in pitch writing.

Connection: You foster meaningful relationships with coworkers and participate in group discussions/group spaces (like Slack).

Communication: You work well in a remote environment, which poses different communications scenarios than a regular office job.

NisonCo is an equal-opportunity employer and we do not discriminate based upon gender, race, national origin, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or gender expression.

This is a salaried remote position with a three month trial period for the both of us, upon successful completion you’ll be granted full time status and access to our benefits. Compensation begins at $50,000. Please email haley @ nisonco.com with the subject link “I’m your next Account Manager” and include your resume or LinkedIn and a little bit about yourself, like how did you find the position, why are you excited about PR work, how did you end up wanting to work in the cannabis industry?

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location:

• Fully Remote

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Description: Public Relations and Special Events Manager

Scope of Position: CannaOne Inc. is seeking a Public Relations and Special Events Manager. This position will be responsible for the creation, development, implementation and/or management of public relations and special events for all CannaOne Cannabis Education Expo Events. Position will require some remote work and travel to events.

The position will cultivate and develop close working relationships with media representatives and outlets, including television, radio and print media. Position will gather, write and pitch promotional stories for events, give podcast interviews, edit and distribute media releases. In addition, this position will coordinate and implement all aspects of the PR for special events throughout the year.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in communications or similar field
• Five years or more public relations, communications or event management
• 21 years of age and possessing a valid Driver's License
• Ability to prioritize, organize and manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines and articulate various program aspects and needs
• Ability to build and maintain relationships resulting in frequent media coverage in the local community both in print and video
• Excellent speaking, writing, editing and proofing skills, as well as effective persuasive oral communication skills
• Submit a professional headshot photo during the virtual interview process

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Job detailsJob TypeFull-timePart-timeContractNumber of hires for this role2 to 4Qualifications

• • Bachelor's (Preferred)

  • Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)

  • Public relations: 2 years (Preferred)

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Public Relations and Special Events Manager

CannaOne Nation – Las Vegas

Scope of Position: CannaOne Inc. is seeking a Public Relations and Special Events Manager. This position will be responsible for the creation, development, implementation and/or management of public relations and special events for all CannaOne Cannabis Education Expo Events. Position will require some remote work and travel to events.

The position will cultivate and develop close working relationships with media representatives and outlets, including television, radio and print media. Position will gather, write and pitch promotional stories for events, give podcast interviews, edit and distribute media releases. In addition, this position will coordinate and implement all aspects of the PR for special events throughout the year.

Requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree in communications or similar field

· Five years or more public relations, communications or event management

· 21 years of age and possessing a valid Driver’s License

· Ability to prioritize, organize and manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines and articulate various program aspects and needs

· Ability to build and maintain relationships resulting in frequent media coverage in the local community both in print and video

· Excellent speaking, writing, editing and proofing skills, as well as effective persuasive oral communication skills

· Submit a professional headshot photo during the virtual interview process

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $50.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
• Public relations: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

• Fully Remote

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Job Type
Full-time
Number of hires for this role
2 to 4
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  • Public relations: 3 years (Required)

  • Bachelor's (Preferred)

  • Writing Skills: 3 years (Preferred)

  
  

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Durée & Company, an award-winning boutique PR, marketing and special events firm, is looking for a sharp, talented, overachiever to join our incredible, hard-working team.

Our ideal candidate must have at least three+ years of solid work experience in the public relations field, ideally in a PR agency environment.

You are the ideal candidate if:

• You are a multi-tasking machine. No job is too big or complex.
• You are all about getting it done. You execute on time, every time.
• You are amazing under pressure; you even thrive under it.
• You are naturally persuasive. You could sell ice to an Eskimo.
• You are self-motivated.
• You know how to work on and with a team to get the job done.
• You are a professional in the way you think, behave, act, and dress.

Beyond this, you must have experience in PR as well as the skill set PR requires. Additional requirements:

• You have a bachelor's degree and a minimum of three years’ PR experience.
• You have a portfolio of media placements in any or all of the following industries: nonprofits, restaurants/lifestyle/entertainment, legal, travel, business, real estate, cannabis and medical.
• You can multi-task flawlessly.
• You can write compelling stories, pitches and other PR materials.
• You have experience pitching national, regional, and local media.
• You have solid relationships to bring to the firm.
• You have a solid understanding of the business, and can create PR strategies and media plans.
• You are strategic and can identify media opportunities and originate placements.
• You have great knowledge of social media.
• You have a working knowledge of Cision, Muck Rack, Constant Contact, Microsoft Office for Mac

Pluses: Bilingual, graphic design, knowledge of AP Stylebook

Benefits include: health insurance, disability, retirement, bonuses, summer hours, and more.

At Durée & Company, we are insanely passionate about PR and take great pride in delivering and making the client happy. We are looking for a true fit for the team, and someone who is not only willing to meet the demands of living a true PR lifestyle, but loves it! This includes attending and hosting events – many of them after hours and on weekends -- and networking with members of the media and clients.

If this sounds like you, and you know you can knock our socks off while being part of a fun, fast-paced work environment, send your resume to us. Please do not call or show up at our office. We are a very busy office. If you call or show up, regrettably your resume will be removed from the pile for consideration.

Please email with your resume and cover letter. Put the phrase "PR Rocks” in the subject line, so we know you pay attention to all details.

No recruiters or phone calls, please.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay
• Commission pay

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Writing Skills: 3 years (Preferred)
• Public relations: 3 years (Required)

Work Location:

• One location

Company's website:

• www.dureeandcompany.com

Company's Facebook page:

• https://www.facebook.com/DureeCoPR/

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees eligible

Work Remotely:

• No

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Remote interview process
• Temperature screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Virtual meetings
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

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We are seeking a Public Relations Manager (PR Manager) to nurture a strong industry network, increase awareness and develop an enviable corporate image by developing and executing effective communication and media relations programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop a marketing communications plan including strategy, goals, budget and tactics
• Develop media relations strategy, seeking high-level placements in print, broadcast and online media
• Coordinate all public relations activities
• Direct social media team to engage audiences across traditional and new media
• Leverage existing media relationships and cultivate new contacts within business and industry media
• Manage media inquiries and interview requests
• Create content for press releases, byline articles and keynote presentations
• Monitor, analyze and communicate PR results on a quarterly basis
• Evaluate opportunities for partnerships, sponsorships and advertising on an on-going basis.
• Build relationships with thought leaders to grow industry awareness
• Maintain a keen understanding of industry trends affecting clients and make appropriate recommendations regarding communication strategy surrounding them

Skills

• Proven working experience in public relations required
• Proven track record designing and executing successful public relations campaigns at both a local and national level
• Strong relationships with both local and national business and industry media outlets
• Experience in acting as a company spokesperson; comfortable and skilled in both broadcast and print media interviews
• Exceptional writing and editing skills
• Solid experience with social media including blogs, Facebook, Twitter, etc.
• Event planning experience
• BA/MA degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications or a related discipline

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour

Experience:

• Public Relations: 3 years (Preferred)

Additional Compensation:

• Bonuses

Work Location:

• One location

Benefits:

• None

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

• Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused
• Outcome-oriented -- results-focused with strong performance culture
• People-oriented -- supportive and fairness-focused
• Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Remotely:

• Yes

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About MJBizDaily

Marijuana Business Daily (MJBizDaily) is the oldest and fastest-growing producer of B2B news, analysis, trade shows and conferences serving executives, entrepreneurs and major investors in the $14 billion global cannabis and hemp industries. Founded in 2011, MJBizDaily has been on the Inc. 500 and 5000 lists for the past three years. Among its many offerings, the company produces the industry’s largest B2B trade show, MJBizCon, which attracted over 27,000 attendees in 2018 and has received numerous awards for its unprecedented growth.

You will be based in our Lakewood office (with a gym and café in the building) and receive a competitive salary, paid time off, a 401(k) with an automatic annual company contribution and health benefits. We offer a great work-life balance including a generous time-off policy and flexible work schedule. You will thrive in this fast-paced environment if you are collaborative, a team player, innovative and eager to learn one of the most rapidly growing and changing industries in the U.S.

Here at MJBizDaily we like what we do, and who we do it with.

Public Relations Manager Job Posting

Are you an experienced manager in external communications looking for a new challenge and an opportunity to advance your skills and career in a great working environment? Are a natural communicator who likes the excitement of new challenges and who is able to thrive in a fast-paced environment?

If you are top-notch Public Relations Manager who’s been waiting for the right opportunity, we have the stage set and we are we need someone who can shine and deliver!

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and manage media relations programs
• Plan and budget for PR events, programs and initiatives
• Design and review the online content in media announcements and press kits
• Monitor corporate image frequently and ensure it is in compliance with company brand
• Check and manage content produced for website and social media channels that relate to partnerships and/or press outreach
• Help establish and fulfill KPIs for media relations and executive outreach in conjunction with the VP of External relations and external consultants
• Measure and provide reports on each media relations campaign
• Build long-term relationships with all relevant stakeholders, such as financial press, cannabis related media outlets, freelance journalists, key event producers in and out of cannabis, and key event industry professionals.
• Help project manage and coordinate efforts with internal and external stakeholders for media relations and “industry expertise” efforts with MJBizDaily executives
• Produce content for various speeches, events, and presentations
• In conjunction with the VP of External Relations, develop and implement crisis communications advice and media strategy, as needed

Required Qualifications

• Previous working experience as a media relations or external communications professional for (4) year(s).
• Experience with media pitching, speech/presentation prep, securing speaking opportunities for executives, project and timeline management as well as brand reputation management are all helpful.
• Preference will be given to professionals with experience in finance, agriculture, and international communications.
• Experience in the cannabis industry is helpful but not required.
• BSc/BA in PR, Communications, Journalism or similar relevant field.
• A proven track record of successful media relations and executive influence campaigns.
• Excellent communication, presentation and leadership skills.
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills.
• Aptitude in presentation and public speaking.
• Attention to details.

Preferred Experience

• Masters in Communication or similar relevant field.
• Experience with Cision, project management tools like Monday and Sharepoint or other similar tools is helpful.

Domestic and International Travel required: approximately 10%

No relocation assistance provided for this role.

As seen in the WSJ, Harvard Business Review and on NPR, MJBizDaily is a division of Anne Holland Ventures Inc, a woman-owned company based in Lakewood, CO. We are an equal opportunity employer and have been listed in Inc Magazine’s fastest growing companies lists annually since 2015.

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