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Production Controller

Production Controller

The Legends AgencyCape Town, South Africa
30+ days ago
Job description

Production Controller

Join a Fast-Paced Creative Team Working Across Print and Digital Media

Production & Editorial | 28,00035,000 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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Production Controller • Cape Town, South Africa