Smart Approaches to Marijuana seeks a communications director.   

SAM is the nation’s premier anti-marijuana legalization and drug policy organization, fighting to make sure law- and policymakers rely on science when they approach marijuana rather than the profit motives of an addiction industry. We are looking for a highly motivated self-starter to join our agile team in DC.  

You will be a good fit if you . . .   

• Have experience working in political/advocacy communications on Capitol Hill or as a writer/editor at an established publication with a political/policy focus. We are looking for candidates with those backgrounds.  
• Have strong writing and editing chops: you will be working on social content, press releases, talking points, marketing emails, and more. An edit test will be required.   
• Are comfortable using digital platforms (social media, email, audio, and video) to distill complex policy issues into powerful and relatable narratives   
• Love to talk to reporters, podcasters, broadcast hosts, influencers, and more  
• Are familiar with state and federal policy around marijuana, other drugs, and public health  
• Adopt a can-do, positive attitude in high-pressure situations  
• Are familiar with digital design platforms like Canva  
• Are proficient with WordPress CMS  
• Are familiar with email platforms like Mailchimp and Constant Contact  

The work you will be doing includes . . .   

• Shaping strategy and driving the policy narrative on marijuana
• Writing and editing op-eds, emails, and more   
• Developing and creating social campaigns and content from our brand accounts and beyond 
• Using the full suite of digital content tools to drive SAM messaging   
• Outreach to print, broadcast, podcast, new media, and everything else  
• Researching drug policy issues at the state and federal level  
• Promoting key events for the organization and its principals  
• Managing outside vendors and contractors   

Our ideal candidate has 3-5 years’ progressive experience in political communications, journalism, or a related field. We offer unlimited PTO, a competitive health plan, and an incredible, brand-new workspace: our own Capitol Hill offices. This is a hyrbid role.

Salary range: $90,000-$115,000 

To apply, send a resume and cover letter to talent@learnaboutsam.org.