# Pot Pundits Denver Westword Newspaper Seeks a Cannabis Columnist By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-10-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/westword-newspaper References: [google](http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hb_mCWQg0eqpIqxIAfPIe2fjnivwD9BF0UU80) & [westword](http://www.westword.com/) For the right person, Westword Newspaper of Denver, Colorado's latest job opening for a cannabis columnist is a dream position. This pot pundit will review medical marijuana for a column called "Mile Highs and Lows," the first professional newspaper column of its kind in the country. Besides a penchant for writing, the primary requirement for the Westword Newspaper cannabis columnist is a [medical ailment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compassion-center) that affords the writer the legal ability to enter and purchase medical marijuana. Is this pot-loving writing position for you? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Cannabis Journalism:** The rise of legal cannabis presents a new opportunity for journalists to provide insights, reviews, and research on the industry. - **Medical Marijuana Writing:** A growing market for medical cannabis infused products has led to an increasing demand for writers to create content on the subject. - **Cannabis Regulation Reporting:** As more states legalize cannabis, the need for journalists to report on the impact of policies and regulations will increase. ### Who This Affects Most - **Media:** Traditional and digital media outlets can capitalize on the growing interest in cannabis journalism to attract new audiences. - **Marketing:** Brands in cannabis and other industries can work with cannabis journalists to create content that educates consumers on the benefits and pitfalls of cannabis. - **Healthcare:** Healthcare companies can hire medical marijuana writers to create educational materials for patients and healthcare professionals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elderly Cannabis Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/im-high-right-now-campaign.md) - [Taco Taster Job Opportunities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-trailblazer.md) - [Reach-Expanding Cannabis Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-by-edie-parker1.md) - [Destigmatizing Cannabis Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/destigmatizing-cannabis-events.md) - [Women-Targeted Cannabis Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cannabis-retreat.md) - [Potent Cannabis Pre-Rolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/potent-cannabis-preroll.md) - [Weed-Centric Women’s Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/women-of-weed.md) - [Cannabis-Inspired IPAs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veritasty.md) - [Bi-Coastal Cannabis Competitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-mjbowl.md)