Market Research Assistant – Cannabis & Reggae Festival Research

We are looking for a detail-oriented researcher to help build and maintain our annual marketing event calendar. Your primary responsibility will be researching cannabis, hemp, vape, smoke shop, reggae, music, and lifestyle festivals throughout the United States, with a focus on the cities and states where our products are currently distributed. Responsibilities Research cannabis, hemp, vape, smoke shop, reggae, and music festivals. Identify events in our target distribution markets. Find event dates, locations, attendance estimates, websites, and organizer contact information. Research vendor, sponsorship, booth, and advertising opportunities. Identify application deadlines and costs when available. Organize all findings in Google Sheets. Update our marketing calendar as new events are announced. Verify information for accuracy before submitting. Deliverables For each event provide: Event Name City & State Event Dates Venue Official Website Instagram/Facebook Estimated Attendance Event Type Vendor Opportunities Sponsorship Opportunities Booth Pricing (if available) Application Deadline Contact Name Email Address Phone Number Notes Requirements Excellent internet research skills Strong attention to detail Experience with Google Sheets Ability to verify information from official sources Excellent written English Ability to work independently and meet deadlines Preferred Experience Market research Event research Festival or trade show research Cannabis, hemp, vape, tobacco, or music industry knowledge Project Details Remote Ongoing work available for the right person Approximately 5–15 hours per week to start Opportunity for additional research projects if performance is strong When applying, please include: Your experience with internet research. An example of a research project you have completed. How you verify information is accurate. Your hourly rate. The word "Festival" at the beginning of your proposal so we know you read the entire job posting.