High Grade Hemp Seed is growing!  We are one of the top feminized hemp seed producers in the country and we are looking for a talented and driven Creative and Communications Manager to help us expand our business. We are committed to farming superior quality and consistent strains of hemp flower and aim to reinvigorate agriculture, foster new economic opportunity, and promote environmental sustainability.

Job Summary

The Creative and Communications Manager is vital part of the HG team and responsible for making ideas happen, while ensuring that what we communicate and how we engage our audiences is of the highest quality and represents a consistent brand image, message, and tone. The primary duties of this role include, but are not limited to, creating High Grade content (across channels) as well as managing the day-to-day needs of the brand.

Our ideal candidate has a minimum of 3-5 years experience with proven track record of creative writing and design skills, along with a passion for project management and owning the details. For this position, it’s essential to be up-to-date with new technologies and digital marketing trends.

Responsibilities: 

• Work closely with the Marketing Director and HG team to develop creative needs and produce day-to-day content for promotions, product, marketing, and company needs 
• Lead development of written content & communications for: monthly newsletters, social media content for educational content, sales needs, and expos 
• Support team with events and expo needs
• Serve as communication lead for retailers and regional partners
• Optimize company pages within each platform to increase the visibility of the company's website and social content
• Understand and develop budgets and financials, including expenditures, research and development appropriations, etc.
• Own all legal, marketing and production items (talent, music rights, licensing, edits, contracts) 
• Support team in conducting field research and capturing testimonials
• Keep organized records of marketing metrics and results of past campaigns
• Monitor competitors’ marketing activities and provide monthly overview
• Other duties, as assigned and needed

Skills & Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Previous cannabis experience preferred
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience in developing creative content and managing marketing projects
• Copywriting and graphic design skills required; comfortable with tools such as Photoshop and Adobe, as well as social media tools
• Real world videography and production experience preferred
• Strong understanding of post-production workflow
• Solid digital skills, including familiarity with WordPress, Unbounce, Squarespace, social platforms, etc.
• Experience with SEO/SEM campaigns
• Able to develop contingency plans, foresee roadblocks and problem solve obstacles across projects; manage up when needed
• Must be extremely organized and able to successfully reach multiple deadlines at once
• Team player who wants to work quickly as part of marketing team to create success
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Must have an entrepreneurial spirit and strong interest in working in a start-up culture
• Sense of urgency with the ability to make timely, creative, and sound decisions under pressure
• You are proactive; a tenacious self-starter to the core - you thrive in a fast-paced and demanding environment

This role will be based in Longmont, CO; relocation assistance will not be available. There will some travel for this position (up to 15%). Ability to pass a background check required.

The target salary for this position is $50K - $60, plus bonus and benefits.