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Aquent

Photo Editor IV

Culver City, CA · On-site +1

$67.12 - $74.58/hr

A deep understanding of editorial storytelling * 5+ years of relevant photo editing or multimedia ... Knowledge of image rights, likeness restrictions, contract negotiation, and legal clearance ...

New York Post

Proficiency in video and photo editing tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop ... This role is open to remote candidates in California or New York. Please note that this is an ...

Jeffer Mangels Butler & Marmaro

Word Processor

$75K - $105K/yr

Edit exhibit images in photo editing software. Other duties as assigned. Education and/or ... Familiarity with Adobe Photoshop, AIA Contract Documents, AIR CRE, DocuSign and Litera Best ...

Jeffer Mangels Butler & Marmaro

Word Processor

$75K - $105K/yr

Edit exhibit images in photo editing software. Other duties as assigned. Education and/or ... Familiarity with Adobe Photoshop, AIA Contract Documents, AIR CRE, DocuSign and Litera Best ...

Editor

Editorial Assistant

Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1

This position requires coordination with the following existing staff: * 1 SEO Specialist * 2 Graphic Designers * 5 Writers * 1 Brand Manager * 1 Photo Editor This is a remote position, available to ...

Mannix Marketing

Content Marketing Internship

Glens Falls, NY · Remote

$16 - $21.50/hr

Writing unique, AI-proof Content Photo editing and optimization * How to manage editorial content ... This is a remote internship; however, candidates must be located in one of the regions of Upstate ...

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How much do contract remote photo editing jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for contract remote photo editing in the United States is $22.10, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $29.81 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contract Remote Photo Editing vs Freelance Photo Retouching?

AspectContract Remote Photo EditingFreelance Photo Retouching
CredentialsTypically requires photo editing skills, possibly certifications in Adobe Photoshop or LightroomRequires strong retouching skills, portfolio, and sometimes certifications
Work EnvironmentRemote, often with a fixed contract duration or project-basedRemote, project-based, with flexible schedules
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by companies, agencies, and studios hiring for ongoing or short-term projectsUsed by individual clients, photographers, and agencies for specific retouching tasks

Contract Remote Photo Editing involves working for a company or agency on a fixed-term basis, often with structured workflows. Freelance Photo Retouching is more flexible, with independent contractors working directly with clients on individual projects. Both roles require strong editing skills and remote work capabilities, but differ mainly in employment structure and client relationships.

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Infographic showing various Contract Remote Photo Editing job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 62% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 17% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $45,978 per year, or $22.1 per hour.
Photo Editor IV

Photo Editor IV

Aquent

Culver City, CA • On-site, Remote

$67.12 - $74.58/hr

Temporary

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

Placement Type:
Temporary
Salary:
$67.12-74.58 Hourly
W2, weekly pay, benefits, 401k w/ match
Start Date:
ASAP
Job Description:
Please notes, candidate must live within 100 miles of Cupertino, Culver City, Seattle or NYC and work PST hours. Rates vary based location.
Rates:
CUL: $68.88
CUP: $74.58
NYC: $72.91
SEA: $73.64
Our client is seeking a top-tier Photo Editor with a deep photo research background to join their creative team and support photography and video needs. The Media Products Design team conceptualizes, designs, and creates the content experiences for some of the most visible products. Your vision can impact the way people consume media products, what they look and feel like, and how they're used by hundreds of millions of people across the globe.
Key Qualifications
  • A deep understanding of editorial storytelling
  • 5+ years of relevant photo editing or multimedia experience in a creatively driven environment including publishing, magazines, entertainment studios, or creative agencies that serve those industries
  • Broad knowledge of photographers across many genres including portraiture, documentary, conceptual, fine art, and more
  • Familiarity with all forms/types of sources for existing photography including boutique syndication agencies, wires, stock houses, museums, and galleries
  • Knowledge of image rights, likeness restrictions, contract negotiation, and legal clearance processes for licensed content
  • Clear and concise communicator
  • Highly collaborative, great to work with on a team, and instinctively understands the value of building great relationships

Description
As a Photo Editor, you will seek out, identify and license compelling images and video for a variety of features. You will be a key member of the team - brainstorming, coordinating and collaborating frequently to synthesize creative input into visual solutions. The ideal candidate is a forward thinker, full of innovative ideas about how photo and video content can visually enrich user experience. Flexibility, creative problem solving and attention to detail are a must.
Education
  • Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience preferred

Additional requirements
  • Portfolio showing exceptional talent in delivering top tier photo research
  • Degree in BS/BA Art, Photography, Art History or Communication preferred

About Aquent Talent:
Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.
Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match.
Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.
Client Description
Our client is a global leader in consumer technology, renowned for redefining the intersection of hardware, software, and services. Known for their uncompromising commitment to world-class design and user experience, they create products that have become essential to daily life. You will be joining a team that values craftsmanship and simplicity, working on high-impact projects that reach hundreds of millions of people worldwide.

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