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Teton Ridge · 1 day ago

Editor (Social Media & Long-Form)

Teton Ridge is a visionary force in Western sports, entertainment, media, lifestyle, and equine culture. The Editor role involves both pre-production and post-production editing across various programming, focusing on creating engaging content for social media platforms and television broadcasts while leading a team and managing media assets.

Digital EntertainmentMedia and EntertainmentSports

Responsibilities

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
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
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
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
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

Qualification

Video EditingAdobe PremiereSocial Media TrendsMedia ManagementMotion GraphicsTeam LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

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, archiving best practices, storage management, social platforms, storytelling formats, and how to drive engagement
Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Driven by a passion for speed and quality, the ideal candidate can deliver excellent work under tight deadlines and effectively manage multiple projects as priorities evolve
Experience editing for sports, entertainment, media or creators
Exceptional editing portfolio, specifically showcasing work across TikTok, Reels, and Shorts
A sophisticated, on-trend aesthetic with strong instincts for premium and brand-appropriate content
Versatility in editing styles, ranging from native, lo-fi looks to polished, high-production content
Deep understanding of the latest social media trends, popular creator styles, format specifications, and key performance drivers on each platform
Ability to work quickly, meet fast turnaround times, and incorporate feedback efficiently
Commitment to clean file organization and consistent delivery standards

Preferred

Motion graphics or light animation chops (bonus points)

Company

Teton Ridge

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Teton Ridge is a start-up focused on making western sports, western entertainment, and western lifestyle more accessible to more people.