TIMES PUBLISHING COMPANY

Role Description The Newsletter Producer is responsible for the daily creation, production, and distribution of The DayStarter newsletter, along with breaking news alerts and additional newsletter products. This role ensures newsletters are accurate, engaging, and delivered on schedule while supporting audience growth and engagement through strong editorial judgment, precision execution, and data-informed improvements. The producer works closely with editors and reporters to curate content and maintain a consistent, high-quality reader experience across email and digital channels. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple deadlines in a fast-paced newsroom. They have a strong eye for accuracy and consistently catch errors before content goes out the door. They are mission-driven and believe in the value of local journalism, with a natural focus on serving reader needs and improving audience experience. They are proactive in identifying ways to improve newsletters and engagement, and they bring forward ideas for new approaches and products. They stay calm under pressure, adapting quickly to breaking news and last-minute changes without sacrificing quality or precision. - Own the end-to-end production of daily and weekly newsletters, including writing, editing, formatting, and scheduling content for send - Build newsletters in Sailthru with accuracy and consistency, ensuring all links, dates, and details are correct prior to distribution - Collaborate with newsroom staff to curate relevant local news content and package it in a clear, engaging, journalistic voice tailored for newsletter audiences - Maintain publishing calendars and coordinate workflows to ensure deadlines are consistently met, including in fast-moving breaking news situations - Monitor performance metrics such as open rates, click-through rates, and subscriber growth using tools like Marfeel and Sailthru - Apply audience insights and analytics to improve engagement and content performance over time - Maintain and evolve newsletter templates as needed - Support updates to the homepage, social channels, Social News Desk, and other engagement platforms as needed - Ensure accuracy through thorough fact-checking, proofreading, and link validation prior to send - Manage multiple deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced newsroom environment - Work closely with the Newsletter Editor and Engagement Producers to align on priorities and execution Qualifications - Minimum of 2 years of experience in editorial, newsletters, digital media, or a related journalism field - Strong writing and editing skills with solid AP Style knowledge - Experience using email marketing platforms such as Sailthru, Mailchimp, Listrak, MailerLite, or similar tools - Familiarity with analytics tools and basic A/B testing concepts - Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously - Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments - Audience-first mindset with an interest in local news and community storytelling - High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy Preferred Qualifications - Experience growing newsletter audiences and improving engagement metrics - Basic HTML knowledge for email formatting and troubleshooting - Background in newsroom or journalism environments - Experience working with CMS platforms - Demonstrated ability to innovate and improve digital engagement strategies - Prefer candidates be local to the Tampa Bay area, but we’re willing to consider strong remote candidates.

Role Description The Enterprise Sales Executive is a strategic, consultative seller focused on driving high-impact revenue growth through enterprise-level partnerships. This role works with regional and national advertisers to develop integrated, data-driven marketing solutions across digital and owned media channels. You’ll act as a trusted advisor, connecting client business goals to measurable outcomes, while expanding the Tampa Bay Times’ enterprise client portfolio. - Own and grow a portfolio of enterprise-level clients across diverse industries - Identify, prospect, and close new business with regional and national advertisers - Develop customized, multi-channel marketing strategies aligned to client objectives and KPIs - Lead complex sales cycles from discovery through negotiation and close - Serve as a strategic partner by delivering insights, performance analysis, and optimization recommendations - Collaborate cross-functionally with strategy, creative, and operations teams to execute campaigns seamlessly - Maintain accurate pipeline management, forecasting, and activity tracking in CRM systems - Consistently meet or exceed revenue goals and performance expectations Qualifications - 5–7+ years of experience in advertising, media, or marketing sales (enterprise or consultative sales preferred) - Strong understanding of digital marketing channels, including display, SEO/SEM, CTV/OTT, social, and email - Proven success closing high-value deals and navigating complex sales cycles - Exceptional communication, presentation, and negotiation skills - Ability to translate business needs into strategic, results-driven marketing solutions - Strong organizational skills with disciplined pipeline and time management - Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while collaborating across teams Requirements - Experience working with or selling through agency partners - Familiarity with CRM tools such as Salesforce or HubSpot - Background in integrated or multi-channel media sales - Knowledge of performance marketing, attribution, and analytics platforms - Existing network of regional or national advertising contacts - Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Role Description Leads strategic work to monetize our content through audience growth, deep engagement and strategic partnerships. They will collaborate with the newsroom, product, analytics, and sales teams, influence to drive north star metrics for overall audience, subscription and ultimately growth in sustainable revenue. This role requires a blend of strategic thinking, leadership, cross-functional collaboration, deep data analysis, and strong communication skills to translate complex audience insights into actionable strategies that drive growth, loyalty and revenue. Key Responsibilities - Provide leadership, oversight, and development of consumer marketing and customer support teams. - Develop long-term strategy and short-term action plan for sustained audience growth and overall consumer revenues. - Plan, budget, track and achieve subscription revenue and volume goals. - Drive data-driven pricing to balance volume and revenue growth. - Collaborate with leaders from newsroom, sales, product and data to optimize go-to-market strategy to monetize our content through products, customer life-cycle management to drive best outcomes. - Prioritize all engagement and retention metrics and their contribution to achieve goals and objectives. - Stay abreast of industry best practices for acquisition, engagement, and retention of target audience. - Collaborate with sales and product leaders in the integration of various data sources (first-party, third-party, behavioral) to create a unified view of the audience. - Champion consumer-centric strategies and stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies like generative AI. - Drive experimentation of innovative experience and engagement features leading to incremental revenue growth and process optimization. - Identify and grow new opportunities to monetize content through strategic partnerships via external channels and innovative deals. - Provide the best customer service based on target audience/subscriber needs while optimizing for cost and efficiency. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business preferred or relative work experience. - At least 7 years of executive experience overseeing audience growth, subscription services, content marketing, customer support and related fields. - Well-established track record of managing teams both directly and indirectly through collaboration. - Proficiency in managing revenue and expense budgets with clear and concise executive level reporting of KPIs. - Experience working with analytical and reporting tools, communicating findings to key stakeholders and broad groups. - Product – Expertise in web, app, email and emerging products that drive growth and innovation. - Data & Analytics: Expertise in advanced analytics, machine learning, audience segmentation, and data visualization tools. - Media & Content Knowledge: Deep understanding of media, content, audience behavior, SEO, and social media algorithms. - Leadership & Management: Demonstrated ability to build, motivate, and manage high-performing teams. - Communication: Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills to explain complex data to diverse audiences. - Strategic Thinking: Ability to translate complex insights into actionable business recommendations and strategic initiatives. - Industry Trends: Awareness of current audience measurement tools, data platforms, and emerging AI applications.

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description The Collections Resource is responsible for proactively contacting customers with past-due balances, negotiating payment arrangements, resolving billing disputes, and ensuring timely collection of receivables. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, persistence, and the ability to work collaboratively within a small, dynamic team environment typical of local newspaper groups. - Monitor accounts receivable aging reports daily/weekly to identify overdue invoices (e.g., advertising, subscriptions, classifieds, or other billings). - Make outbound collection calls, send emails, and follow up via letters or other channels to customers with delinquent accounts. - Negotiate payment plans, settlements, or extensions while maintaining positive customer relationships where possible. - Research and resolve billing disputes, coordinating with the sales reps including verifying delivery of services (ads placed, papers delivered), credits, or adjustments. - Document all collection activities, communications, and payment commitments in the accounting system. - Coordinate with sales reps to prepare and process adjustments, credit memos, or write-offs as approved. - Collaborate with sales representatives and managers, to address root causes of delinquencies and improve future collections. - Escalate persistent non-paying accounts to management or third-party collection agencies/legal as needed. - Generate regular reports on collection status, aging trends, and recovery rates for management review. - Assist with other accounting/finance tasks as needed during slower collection periods. Qualifications - High school diploma or equivalent; associate's degree in business, accounting, or related field preferred. - 1–3+ years of experience in collections, accounts receivable, customer service, or a related role (media/publishing experience a plus but not required). - Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize a high volume of accounts. - Excellent communication skills — professional, courteous, and persuasive over the phone and in writing. - Team player with a collaborative attitude; comfortable working closely with sales and other departments. - Persistent and resilient in handling objections or difficult conversations. - Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel for tracking and reporting); experience is advantageous. - Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities to investigate and resolve discrepancies. - Understanding of basic accounting principles (invoicing, aging, credits). - Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information.

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description This role involves leading strategic work to monetize our content through audience growth, deep engagement, and strategic partnerships. Responsibilities include: - Provide leadership, oversight, and development of consumer marketing and customer support teams - Develop long-term strategy and short-term action plan for sustained audience growth and overall consumer revenues - Plan, budget, track and achieve subscription revenue and volume goals - Drive data-driven pricing to balance volume and revenue growth - Collaborate with leaders from newsroom, sales, product, and data to optimize go-to-market strategy - Prioritize all engagement and retention metrics and their contribution to achieve goals and objectives - Stay abreast of industry best practices for acquisition, engagement, and retention of target audience - Collaborate with sales and product leaders in the integration of various data sources to create a unified view of the audience - Champion consumer-centric strategies and stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies - Drive experimentation of innovative experience and engagement features leading to incremental revenue growth - Identify and grow new opportunities to monetize content through strategic partnerships - Provide the best customer service based on target audience/subscriber needs while optimizing for cost and efficiency Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business preferred or relative work experience - At least 7 years of executive experience overseeing audience growth, subscription services, content marketing, customer support, and related fields - Well-established track record of managing teams both directly and indirectly through collaboration - Proficiency in managing revenue and expense budgets with clear and concise executive level reporting of KPIs - Experience working with analytical and reporting tools, communicating findings to key stakeholders and broad groups - Expertise in web, app, email, and emerging products that drive growth and innovation - Expertise in advanced analytics, machine learning, audience segmentation, and data visualization tools - Deep understanding of media, content, audience behavior, SEO, and social media algorithms - Demonstrated ability to build, motivate, and manage high-performing teams - Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills to explain complex data to diverse audiences - Ability to translate complex insights into actionable business recommendations and strategic initiatives - Awareness of current audience measurement tools, data platforms, and emerging AI applications

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized General Ledger and Payroll Accountant to join our finance team. This role is responsible for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger, performing full-cycle accounting tasks, and managing payroll processing in compliance with company policies, GAAP, and applicable regulations. - Collaborate with other accounting team members and departments to resolve accounting issues and improve processes. - Maintain strong internal controls and documented procedures for GL and payroll functions. - Assist with special projects, audits, and year-end activities as assigned. - Continuously identify opportunities to enhance efficiency and accuracy in accounting and payroll processes. - Prepare and post monthly journal entries, including accruals, deferrals, allocations, payroll-related entries, and other adjusting entries. - Perform monthly account reconciliations for balance sheet accounts (e.g., cash, prepaids, fixed assets, accruals, payroll liabilities, intercompany). - Support the full-cycle month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial close in accordance with GAAP. - Analyze general ledger activity, investigate variances, and provide explanations and recommendations to management. - Maintain and update general ledger records, ensuring data accuracy and completeness. - Assist with the preparation of financial reports, schedules, and supporting documentation for internal reviews and external audits. - Support annual budget preparation, forecasting, and variance analysis as needed. - Process bi-weekly (or as scheduled) payroll, including calculation of wages, overtime, bonuses, deductions, taxes, and benefits. - Prepare and post payroll journal entries to the general ledger. - Reconcile payroll accounts and liabilities monthly, ensuring all withholdings and employer contributions are accurately recorded and remitted. - Maintain payroll records, files, and employee data in the payroll system. - Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations, including timely filing of payroll tax reports (e.g., 941, W-2, state unemployment). - Handle payroll inquiries from employees and managers, resolving issues promptly. - Serve as a backup or primary contact for payroll-related functions, coordinating with HR as needed. Qualifications - 3–5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with significant hands-on experience in general ledger accounting and payroll processing. - Proven experience with full-cycle month-end close and account reconciliations. - Prior experience using payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Paychex, UKG, or similar) strongly preferred. - Experience with ERP/accounting software (e.g., Sage Intaact, Sage, QuickBooks, or Microsoft Dynamics) required. - Strong accounting expertise, including solid knowledge of GAAP and payroll tax compliance. - Exceptional organizational skills with a high attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. - Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data analysis) and comfort working with large datasets. - Analytical mindset with the ability to identify discrepancies, investigate root causes, and propose solutions. - Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) for collaborating with team members, HR, and employees. - High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism when handling sensitive financial and payroll information. - Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently with minimal supervision. - Experience in a mid-sized company or similar environment. - Familiarity with multi-state payroll compliance. - Previous involvement in financial audits or process improvements.

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description The Tampa Bay Times is hiring an Email Marketing Product Manager who is equally strong in email execution and marketing technology. This is not just a platform ownership role — you’ll be deeply involved in building, launching, optimizing, and scaling high-performing email campaigns across the full subscriber lifecycle. - End-to-end ownership of Sailthru as our core email and lifecycle platform - Operationalize marketing campaigns by: - Translating campaign briefs into Sailthru-ready requirements - Standardizing workflows, templates, and audience logic - Ensuring campaigns can be launched quickly and consistently - Own and optimize Sailthru usage, including: - Audience segmentation and behavioral targeting - Journey setup and automation - Template frameworks and personalization logic - Deliverability, QA, and send-readiness best practices - Hands-on build and execution of acquisition, onboarding, engagement, retention, and winback campaigns - Advanced audience segmentation using behavioral, transactional, and engagement data - Automation architecture, journey logic, trigger-based campaigns, and personalization frameworks development - Ownership of email template systems, dynamic content blocks, QA, and send-readiness processes - Campaign testing (A/B, subject lines, creative, cadence) and performance optimization - Deliverability monitoring, list hygiene, and governance standards - Data imports, audience validation, and campaign readiness workflows - Vendor management (Mather & Inka), translating marketing needs into technical requirements - KPI tracking in partnership with Analytics, optimizing for engagement, conversion, retention, churn, and LTV Qualifications - 4–7 years of hands-on email marketing and lifecycle automation experience - Deep expertise in Sailthru (or similar ESP/CDP such as Braze, Iterable, or SFMC) - Experience personally building and launching campaigns — not just overseeing strategy - Strong understanding of segmentation logic, behavioral targeting, and customer data - Proven track record optimizing email performance through testing and iteration - Working knowledge of HTML/CSS for email templates - Experience in subscription, media, or DTC environments preferred