Production Controller

Recruiter:

The Legends Agency

Job Ref:

L9YR87V6

Date posted:

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Location:

CapeTown, South Africa

Salary:

Market-Related

SUMMARY:
This role is ideal for a detail-oriented individual with a passion for overseeing the full production lifecycle of creative content.

POSITION INFO:

Production Controller
Join a Fast-Paced Creative Team Working Across Print and Digital Media
Production & Editorial | 28,000–35,000 per month

About Our Client
Our client is a leading travel and lifestyle content marketing agency producing high-quality editorial across print, web, and mobile platforms. Known for its creative agility and fast-paced environment, the agency offers a dynamic space to grow within a compact but highly skilled production and editorial team. The company champions multi-platform storytelling and innovation in both traditional and digital publishing formats.

The Role: Production Controller
This role is ideal for a detail-oriented individual with a passion for overseeing the full production lifecycle of creative content. As Production Controller, you will be responsible for managing and coordinating print and digital production processes, liaising with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure timely, high-quality delivery across multiple formats and platforms.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate production workflows across print, web, newsletters, and mobile formats
Manage timelines and liaise with editorial, sales, clients, and printers
Chase and manage client-supplied content, including copy and advertising assets
Create and pre-flight PDFs for final print and digital delivery
Approve content through online printer systems and ensure all specifications are met
Contribute to layout and design tasks, including adverts, HTML mailers, and digital content
Oversee production elements of national press bookings across major media titles
Assist with the creation of media packs, marketing collateral, and new project launches

About You

2+ years’ experience in a similar production or editorial role
Strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (InDesign, Acrobat, Photoshop, Illustrator) on Mac OS
Comfortable working under pressure in a small but fast-paced team
Basic understanding of HTML and CSS; familiarity with WordPress is an advantage
Bonus points for experience with: Google Ad Manager, Google Analytics, Asana, After Effects, XMF, or digital magazine platforms
Excellent organisational skills, with a keen eye for detail and commitment to deadlines
Positive attitude, team player, and proactive problem-solver

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