Editor; Social Media & Long Form

Overview

WHO WE ARE:

Teton Ridge is a visionary force in Western sports, entertainment, media, lifestyle, and equine culture, dedicated to growing the world of the American West to new fans. Our content and events engage a broad community of fans while preserving the traditions and legacy of the American West.

From large-scale events like The American Rodeo and The Performance Horseman to The Cowboy Channel, short films, digital and print media, and social-first content, Teton Ridge tells the stories of the rich culture of the American West. Join us in shaping the future of Western sports and entertainment!

WHO YOU ARE:
This role is responsible for both pre-production and post-production editing across a variety of programming, including news, talk shows, sports highlights, docu-series, and music-based productions. The Editor will be someone who understands Tik Tok, Instagram, Youtube and other emerging platforms- what trends to lean into, what formats perform, and how to make content feel natural. The Editor will also play a critical role in media management, team leadership, and coordination with multiple departments to ensure high-quality content delivery for The Cowboy Channel and other Teton Ridge properties.

• Editing & Production

• Edit video content for television broadcasts, ensuring seamless storytelling, pacing, and visual appeal

• Pre-Production Editing:
  Create b-roll packages, montages, short-form interviews, and featurettes for various shows, including news, talk, and sports content

• Post-Production Editing:
  Edit long-form broadcast content such as biographical features, episodic docu-series, and music-based shows

• Cut and arrange footage, apply graphics, insert sound effects, and enhance audio for final production

• Work closely with producers, directors, and writers to execute creative visions

• Maintain brand consistency and style across all projects

• Ensure consistency in storytelling, pacing, and visual aesthetics across all content types

• Social-First Editing

• Execute high-level video editing across multiple brands, ensuring every piece of content is optimized for social platforms and audience engagement

• Craft short-form videos with smart hooks, clean pacing, and attention to platform nuance

• Elevate edits with thoughtful motion design, color correction, and clean sound design

• Apply creative discretion to make social-native content feel sharp, modern, and on-brand

Media Management

• Ingest, archive, and organize media from various sources to facilitate ease of access, optimize storage space, and preserve valuable media assets

• Collaborate with engineers and ingest teams on media retrieval, troubleshooting technical issues, and maintaining efficient workflows

Team Leadership & Coordination

• Advocate for the editing team by ensuring schedules are manageable and align with daily and long-term production needs

• Lead discussions on workflow improvements, editing techniques, and aesthetic enhancements

• Coordinate team efforts on large-scale productions (e.g., 100 Rodeos in 100 Days) to maximize quality within short turnaround times

Cross-Department Collaboration

• Act as a key media management team member, participating in weekly or bi-weekly meetings with engineering, IT, production, and promotional teams to refine media handling processes

• Work closely with producers and senior producers to maintain and optimize editing workflows for upcoming productions and broadcasts

• Collaborate with the control room and field crews to manage footage captured from live rodeo events, studio recordings, and post-show exports

• Communicate with graphics, sound, and post-production teams to align editing with final production requirements

• Troubleshoot technical issues related to software, file formats, and rendering processes

• 3 years professional experience in pre/post production

• Strong understanding of rodeo and Western sports, with experience producing high-energy, engaging live events

• Proven experience in video editing for broadcast, digital media, or sports production

• Proficiency in industry-standard editing software (Adobe Premiere, Avid, Final Cut Pro, etc.)

• Strong understanding of media organization,…