Social Media and Communications Manager

Smart Approaches to Marijuana seeks a social media and communications manager. 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 strongly for candidates with those backgrounds.
Have strong writing chops: you will be drafting 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 . . . 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
Generally supporting the Director of Content and Editorial Strategy
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 townhouse.
Salary range: $75,000-$90,000
To apply, send a resume and cover letter to talent@learnaboutsam.org.

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