The focus of the role
To manage the end-to-end production of advertising content from point of sale through to final delivery across print and social platforms. The role ensures all advertising materials are delivered accurately, on time, and to specification, while maintaining high standards of quality, compliance, and customer service.
The Advertising Production Controller is responsible for coordinating advertising workflows across multiple brands and platforms. Working closely with sales, creative, media planning, and marketing teams, the role ensures smooth delivery of campaigns while balancing multiple deadlines.
The role also supports the Senior Advertising Production Controller and Head of Ad Production and Project Management in maintaining production standards, improving processes, and ensuring efficient use of systems and tools.
Main Responsibilities
Campaign & Production Management
1. Manage advertising campaigns from booking through to final delivery across print and digital channels
2. Source creative assets from clients, ensuring adherence to specifications and deadlines
3. Support advertisers in submitting artwork, promoting the use of automated delivery systems/portals
4. Coordinate internally with design teams where creative build or amendments are required
5. Build and update advertising layouts, including page creation within flatplanning systems and InDesign
Quality Control & Compliance
6. Proofread and check all advertising content for accuracy, visual quality, and technical compliance
7. Manage colour reproduction and ensure artwork meets required print and digital standards
8. Approve advertising content in line with legal, ethical, and brand guidelines
9. Escalate complex or high-risk content to senior team members where required
Stakeholder & Customer Management
10. Act as a key point of contact for advertisers regarding artwork, proofs, and approvals
11. Build strong relationships with internal teams including Sales, Sales Operations, Creative, Editorial, Marketing, and IT
12. Liaise with Media Planning to ensure accurate placement of adverts within flatplans
13. Support communication across teams to ensure campaigns are delivered seamlessly
Workflow & Process Support
14. Manage multiple deadlines simultaneously, ensuring all production schedules are met
15. Support the Senior Advertising Production Controller in resolving production issues and workflow challenges
16. Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying inefficiencies and supporting process optimisation
17. Encourage adoption of new systems, tools, and automated workflows
Team & Department Support
18. Provide day-to-day support within the Advertising Production department
19. Assist with handling queries, troubleshooting issues, and maintaining smooth operations
20. Collaborate with colleagues to maintain a positive, high-performing team environment
What you'll bring:
21. Detail-oriented and quality-driven
22. Collaborative and team-focused
23. Customer-centric mindset
24. Adaptable and resilient in a deadline-driven environment
25. Proactive and solutions-focused
Closing Date: Sunday 17th May