Arizona newspaper seeks cannabis writer as the stigma dissolves

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Writing on cannabis-related topics for media is now part of everyday life

A company with almost 50 years of being a weekly alternative for the people in the Phoenix area, The New Times, is now looking for a freelancer to write about cannabis-related topics. Along with this offering, two more other requirements come. The position requests some journalism experience either from college or at a more professional level, the other thing they ask for is the prohibition to have a direct link to any cannabis-related industry. This job posting shows that it is no longer necessary to keep cannabis out of mainstream news channels as the negative stigma continues to dissolve.

The Phoenix New Times has a lot of expectations for this writer. They want someone capable to reach all audiences by reporting accurate information in a complex environment. They aim for these articles to reach from the highest CEO position at a pot company to the hardcore morning marijuana smokers. Based on some specific guidelines, the freelancer would cover topics such as relevant people in the business, new products, legislation updates, science, health, among others. Space for creating own stories or to pitch new ideas will always be part of the duties.

It is not a necessary condition to have a medical marijuana card to apply to this job, but it will definitely be a plus. New Times wants to be able to get beyond the outside and get to know the current shops from the inside, what they are selling how do they look like. It is worth to mention the company will still take any application into account even if it comes from someone that is not personally participating from the products.

They have a great online presence and the position will request two articles on a weekly basis for different topics related to the cannabis ecosystem. Out of those articles, one will be printed each week and the other will be posted online.

As cannabis continues to become less taboo, it will be talked about on media as much as politics, the weather and cars. The days of keeping it hush-hush are gone.