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What you'll do - Pick up newspapers/materials from our central pickup location in Chelmsford ... Why people like this route - Consistent weekly earnings opportunity - Minimal time commitment each ...

... driver for gig-style routes (think DoorDash-style deliveries), this is a great way to earn ... newspapers and related printed materials to homes and businesses. PCF supports major publications ...

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Newspaper Carrier- Independent Contractor

Langhorne, PA โ€ข On-site

The Philadelphia Inquirer
Internet and ITย โ€ขย 1 - 5K employees

Part-time

Re-posted 16 days ago


Job description

Job Summary
Our Printing & Distribution is a fast pace operation and is open 24 hours, seven days a week. Contractors in this role play an integral part in the operation as front-line workers. The Newspaper Carrier will support the distribution of newspapers to home delivery subscribers. This role is a part-time independent contractor position.
What You'll Do
  • Retrieve the day's newspapers from the pickup location
  • Deliver newspapers along designated route
  • Have ownership of a specific newspaper delivery area
  • Have the opportunity to make additional compensation once monthly delivery goals are met

Who We're Looking For
  • Reliability
  • Must have a valid driver's license
  • Car registration
  • Vehicle insurance
  • Available early morning hours, 1 - 3 a.m. shift start
  • Must work seven days a week
  • This role customer service oriented, able to work in a team environment and be self-motivated.

About Us
Since 1829, The Philadelphia Inquirer has been "asking on behalf of the people" of Philadelphia and the region by providing essential journalism. Locally owned and headquartered in Center City Philadelphia, The Inquirer is a for-profit public benefit corporation under the non-profit Lenfest Institute. Its multiple brand platforms - including newspapers, Inquirer.com, e-Editions, apps, newsletters, podcasts, and live events - provide Pulitzer Prize-winning journalism to a growing audience that includes more than 170,000 subscribers and 20 million monthly impressions. As part of our mission, we are seeking candidates who share our passion for indispensable journalism and our drive to create a sustainable business model to support it.
The Inquirer is an equal opportunity employer for all regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, and any other category protected by federal, state and/or local law.
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