Production Assistant – Maternity Cover FTC

CloserStill Media

. Create and maintain copy lists for emailers, web banners, newsletters, show news, supplier spotlights and advertisements .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeDorking • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong organizational skills and attention to detail in managing multiple tasks and deadlines within publishing and production environments. Proficient in digital publishing platforms and adept at maintaining accurate records and communication with stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Organizational SkillsAttention To DetailWritten And Verbal CommunicationProficiency In Microsoft ExcelExperience With Digital Publishing Platforms

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Hard Skills

Copy ManagementContent CheckingPDF PreparationRecord KeepingPrint Order CreationArtwork CoordinationVoucher ProcessingDeadline ManagementContent ReviewURL Accuracy Checking

Soft Skills

Proactive Problem SolvingStakeholder CommunicationMulti-taskingAttention To DetailAdministration Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordAdobe AcrobatUnit4BlueToad

Industry Keywords

PublishingProductionPrintMediaDeadline-driven Environments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create and maintain copy lists for emailers, web banners, newsletters, show news, supplier spotlights and advertisements
Chase advertisers and stakeholders for copy, content and artwork in line with deadlines
Check submitted content for completeness and suitability and flag issues promptly
Track progress against deadlines and keep Sales, Editorial and other teams updated
Create and maintain advertising indexes
Prepare PDF files of advertisements and publication pages for review
Check page numbers against flat plans and identify discrepancies
Share preview binders with the Publishing team and complete requested changes accurately
Liaise with printers and coordinate amendments to print deadlines
Create print orders and ensure artwork is supplied on time
Review and sign off printer proofs and escalate issues where required
Prepare and crop preview binders for digital publication
Upload completed magazines to the BlueToad platform
Check URL links for accuracy before publication
Publish digital magazines and share them with relevant teams
Raise requisitions in Unit4 and follow up for approval
Provide purchase order numbers to suppliers
Maintain accurate records of requisitions, approvals and purchase orders
Process voucher copy requests, obtain printer quotations, arrange budget-holder approvals and confirm orders with printers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously
Excellent attention to detail and careful, accurate approach to checking content and proofs
Confident written and verbal communication skills
Proactive approach to chasing information, resolving issues and keeping stakeholders informed
Good administration skills and clear record-keeping
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Adobe Acrobat
Comfortable working in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
Previous experience in publishing, production, print, media or deadline-driven environments (desirable)
Experience using Unit4 (desirable; training can be provided)
Experience with digital publishing platforms or BlueToad (desirable)
May be subject to a DBS or credit check if required by the role

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time employment
Maternity cover fixed-term contract
Collaborative, engaging Dorking offices
Inclusive and accessible recruitment process
Diversity and inclusion commitment
Opportunities to grow and develop within a global and multicultural business