JOB DETAILS

Field Delivery Assistant

CompanyTIMES PUBLISHING COMPANY
LocationTampa
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 15, 2026
About The Company
The Tampa Bay Times is the leading source for news and information in the southeastern United States. The Times is Florida's largest and best newspaper, one of the Top 10 newspapers in the country and the winner of 14 Pulitzer Prizes and numerous national awards. Our focus is local journalism. We tell the stories that matter in the Tampa Bay area. Readers may view our work in print or online at tampabay.com. The Times is owned by Times Publishing Company. With its broad portfolio of newspapers, magazines, websites and consumer events, Times Publishing reaches more than 1 million people a week in the Tampa Bay region. To learn more about the Times, visit company.tampabay.com
About the Role

Title: Field Delivery Assistant (Part time)

Location: On-site

 

Position Summary

The Field Assistant supports the management team by performing distribution logistics duties as assigned.  

 

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for contributing in the development of a positive contractual relationship with the independent contractors who deliver the Times’ products.
  • Supports the zone in meeting service goals measured as complaints per thousand deliveries
  • Provides assistance with prospecting efforts, selecting candidates, and the orientation of independent contractors
  • Troubleshoots open delivery areas and providing assistance through maintaining electronic delivery lists
  • Works hard to meet customer expectations and special requests.

 

Schedule Requirements:

  • This is a 3rd shift position. (16 hours a week)
  • Typically between Midnight and 8 am
  • This position may be assigned tasks that will involve driving a vehicle for business purposes

 

Required Qualifications:

  • Possess solid interpersonal and problem solving skills in the professional relationships with staff, independent contractors, and customers
  • Must have a valid Driver’s license
  • Maintain an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
  • Must have reliable transportation
  • Must have auto insurance

Must be able to safely perform all physical requirements including:

  • Walking, standing, stooping and kneeling, reaching and twisting
  • Repeatedly pushing and pulling 4-wheel newspaper carts weighing in excess of 200 lbs
  • Repeatedly lifting newspaper bundles up to 40 lbs and similar physical movement
Key Skills
Interpersonal SkillsProblem Solving SkillsDistribution LogisticsCustomer ServiceContractor RelationsTroubleshootingDriving
Categories
LogisticsTransportationAdministrative
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Field Assistant supports the management team by executing distribution logistics duties, which includes developing positive contractual relationships with independent contractors and assisting in meeting service goals measured by delivery complaints.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
711
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
16 hours
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