Editor – Breakaway Roping Journal




Do you live and breathe breakaway roping? Do you know the athletes, the horses, and the stories shaping this fast-growing discipline? The Equine Network is looking for a dynamic, detail-driven Editor to lead BreakawayRopingJournal.com-the digital home for breakaway roping storytelling, education, and community.

As Editor, you’ll be the heartbeat of BRJ-driving coverage, shaping brand voice, managing social media, and collaborating across the Western Sports Group. This is a high-output, hands-on editorial role perfect for someone who’s as comfortable in the arena as at the keyboard.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead Editorial Coverage: Pitch, report, write, and publish multiple weekly stories about breakaway roping athletes, horses, and major events.
  • Run the Digital Show: Manage the BRJ website and social channels with sharp SEO instincts, a fast digital pen, and a focus on accuracy.
  • Grow Our Audience: Drive engagement and visibility on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube through compelling storytelling and community-building.
  • CollaborateCreate: Work with editors across Western Sports Group – Team Roping Journal, CalfRoping.com, and BarrelRacing.com to coordinate event coverage and cross-brand features.
  • Be There, Live: Travel to key events to capture on-site stories, photography, and social content that bring the Western world to life.

What You Bring

  • 2–5 years of news writing and reporting experience.
  • 1–3 years of experience managing social media professionally.
  • Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or marketing (required).
  • Deep knowledge of rodeo, breakaway roping, and Western culture.
  • Proven ability to write fast, clean, and accurate digital content using AP Style.
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
  • Working familiarity with WordPress, SEO best practices, and digital publishing.
  • Willingness to travel and occasionally work weekends.

Bonus Points If You Have

  • Experience with Canva, Photoshop, or Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Photography or basic video-editing skills.
  • Experience with podcast production or educational video review.
  • Familiarity with AI-assisted tools like ChatGPT.

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