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Photo and Visual Editors

50–105/hr
Remote
contract
50 openings
Posted November 4, 2026
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Listing checked November 4, 2026 · pay as published by micro1

Key details

Pay
$50–105/hr
Location
Remote
Job type
contract
Openings
50
Posted
November 4, 2026

Overview

This remote contractor role centers on reviewing and editing image sets for publication or brand use. You will judge technical quality, flag manipulated images, and verify that captions match what is shown. The work calls for daily use of Lightroom, Photoshop, or Capture One, plus clear written explanations of your choices. Pay ranges from $50 to $105 per hour, and the position is open worldwide.

What You'll Do6

  • Examine batches of images and select the strongest candidate for a specific use case.
  • Assess exposure, focus, color accuracy, noise levels, and cropping to determine technical quality.
  • Identify images that have been altered in ways that change their meaning or content.
  • Confirm that captions and descriptions accurately reflect what each image depicts.
  • Provide a brief written rationale for every selection or rejection so reviewers can follow your logic.
  • Retouch or correct images according to a provided brief.

Requirements5

  • Professional experience as a photo editor, picture editor, visual editor, retoucher, or photo producer.
  • Regular use of professional editing tools such as Lightroom, Photoshop, or Capture One.
  • Track record of delivering images to real audiences through print, web, social media, broadcast, or brand campaigns.
  • Ability to articulate why one image succeeds and another fails.
  • Clear written English for documenting decisions.

Who Should Apply

This role suits working photo editors, picture editors, visual editors, or retouchers who make image selection and correction decisions daily. Candidates should be comfortable using Lightroom, Photoshop, or Capture One and explaining their choices in writing.

Salary Insight

Pay is $50 to $105 per hour, as stated in the job listing.

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This role · as published

$50–105/hr

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Typical pay · estimated

$65/hour

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Most Design & Creative roles pay $43–$85 per hour. This role's pay falls inside that range.

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Required skills

Photo EditionPicture EditionRetoucherLightroomPhotoshop

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