Cannabis Communications Media Relations Officer

Lead public information and media relations for Minnesota’s Cannabis Management Office in St. Paul, serving audiences across a regulated industry.This Public Information Officer supports the Communications Director with external media relations and strategic communications activities. You will write, develop, and edit content while coordinating initiatives with OCM leadership. The position also represents the agency publicly and may telework from home two days weekly.Key Responsibilities:
Maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholder groupsAdvise constituents about OCM activities and educational eventsPrepare OCM staff for media interviewsServe as spokesperson when appropriate for the officeCoordinate communications activities and media initiativesRequirements:
Three years of strategic communications, public relations, or journalismExperience translating complex or regulatory information clearlyExperience with news media and organizational spokesperson dutiesExperience organizing press conferences or media-related eventsAbility to travel in-state up to 10 percentUse media relations, public affairs, and clear writing skills to support OCM communications across Minnesota’s cannabis industry.
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