Publish and editorial studio TBD Publish has introduced editor Kevin Ray on board. Following years of venture collaboration and up to date freelance work, Ray and TBD Publish have made the connection official. The Austin-based facility has additionally promoted Ben Montez to editor — additional increasing the corporate’s editorial roster and shortform workforce.
“I’ve been fortunate sufficient to work with Kevin on each the company and vendor sides,” notes the studio’s govt producer, Rachel Kichler. “He’s so nice within the room. He’s quick, so versatile, and he can do something you set in entrance of him. He has an incredible rapport with everybody he works with, which is why he’s constructed so many sturdy consumer relationships all through his profession.”
Ray joins TBD Publish following a virtually decade-long stint as an editor for Union Editorial. The Savannah School of Artwork and Design graduate began his profession in Los Angeles, the place he lower his enamel within the business world at White Home Publish and labored on a number of options. He then moved to Texas, the place he served as an assistant editor for a number of years. Ray has labored with Preacher, GSD&M, McGarrah Jessee and others on manufacturers together with Google, Ram, ESPN and Shake Shack.
“I’m very excited to be working in a store that does such wide-ranging work,” says Ray. “It’s creatively invigorating to be within the combine with every kind of tasks, and I’m trying ahead to engaged on some longform tasks along with my business work. The area is extremely client-friendly, and the workforce couldn’t be higher to work with.”
Montez assumes the function of editor following a yr stint with TBD Publish as a junior editor and end help. The Texas native graduated from USC Movie College, and like Ray, found a ardour for enhancing that eclipsed an early directorial route. A religious music lover, Montez acquired his begin slicing music content material for bands together with Pearl Jam and My Morning Jacket, in addition to in depth work with the LA Philharmonic. His business tasks have included manufacturers akin to Walmart and Instagram.
“TBD has an incredible editorial workforce, they usually additionally supply shade, sound and VFX companies,” says Montez. “Attending to work throughout that total pipeline has made me a greater editor. Being within the chair right here, I’m in a position to collaborate and downside clear up with an incredible workforce, and having all the pieces below one roof is barely a profit to my shoppers.”
Ted Griffis, TBD Publish’s co-founder/senior editor, notes, “Each editors are going to additional strengthen our business division, however they may also have the chance to work on feature-length tasks. TBD is woven into the material of each Austin’s indie movie group and the Texas business market, which actually sparks creativity and collaboration in our workforce.”
Notable TBD Publish accounts embrace Fender, Chase, The Atlantic, Land Rover, GMC, Fb, IBM, Bacardi, Crocs, EA Sports activities, The Container Retailer, Carvana and Dodge.
Most important Picture: (L-R) Ben Montez and Kevin Ray
