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As of Jul 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance photo editor in Quebec is $23.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.87 and $26.20 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A freelance photo editor is a professional who edits and enhances photographs for clients, often on a project or contract basis. Their tasks can include retouching images, adjusting color balance, cropping, removing imperfections, and preparing photos for print or digital publication. Freelance photo editors work with photographers, businesses, or media outlets to ensure that images meet the desired aesthetic and technical standards. They use software like Adobe Photoshop or Lightroom and may specialize in specific types of photography such as fashion, weddings, or commercial products.

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What are some common challenges freelance photo editors face when working with multiple clients simultaneously?

Freelance photo editors often juggle projects from various clients, each with distinct styles, deadlines, and expectations. Managing clear communication and maintaining consistency across different editing requests can be challenging, especially when balancing urgent revisions or feedback. Effective organization, time management, and setting clear expectations with clients from the outset are crucial for delivering high-quality work while avoiding burnout. Additionally, freelancers must stay updated on editing software and industry trends to remain competitive and meet client needs.

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Social Content Creator (Global) / Createur(trice) de contenu social (Mondial)

New York Holdings

Montreal, QC

Contractor

Posted 10 days ago


Job description

(VERSION EN FRANCAIS PLUS BAS)

The Role

We're building a global network of independent content creators who can capture authentic, high-quality social content wherever our clients need it.

This isn't a traditional production role.

You won't be working with large crews, extensive equipment, or lengthy production schedules. Instead, you'll be trusted to move quickly, work independently, and create engaging photo and video content using lightweight gear-often just your phone.

Whether it's covering an event, capturing behind-the-scenes moments, documenting a brand activation, or creating social-first content, you'll receive a creative direction or mood board and have the freedom to execute with minimal supervision.

We're looking for creators who know how to tell a story, move fast, and consistently deliver content that's ready for today's social platforms.

What You'll Be Doing

Your primary responsibility will be capturing compelling photo and video content for clients and events in your local market.

Responsibilities include:

  • Covering live events, activations, product launches, conferences, and brand experiences.
  • Producing short-form photo and video content optimized for social media platforms.
  • Working from a creative brief or mood board while bringing your own creative eye to the execution.
  • Capturing a variety of content, including candid moments, environmental shots, interviews, B-roll, and behind-the-scenes footage.
  • Delivering organized, high-quality content within tight turnaround times.
  • Working independently on location with minimal direction or supervision.
  • Communicating clearly with project managers before, during, and after assignments.
  • Maintaining professional standards while representing Invisible Colors and its clients.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for creators who are dependable, resourceful, and comfortable working on their own. The ideal candidate doesn't need a full production crew to create great content. They know how to adapt to different environments, solve problems on the fly, and consistently capture content that feels authentic and engaging.

You likely have experience with many of the following:

  • Creating content for Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube Shorts, or other social platforms.
  • Filming with a smartphone, mirrorless camera, or other lightweight production equipment.
  • Basic photography and videography skills, including framing, composition, lighting, and movement.
  • Editing short-form content using mobile or desktop editing tools.
  • Working from mood boards, creative references, or brand guidelines.
  • Managing your own schedule and working independently.
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines.
  • Excellent communication and reliability.

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role means:

  • Producing engaging content that aligns with the creative vision while requiring minimal oversight.
  • Delivering high-quality assets quickly and consistently.
  • Capturing authentic moments that feel native to modern social platforms.
  • Being a reliable local creator that clients and project teams can trust.
  • Helping Invisible Colors deliver global content production without the cost and complexity of traveling full production teams.

Bonus Points

It's a plus if you have experience with:

  • Event photography or videography.
  • Content creation for brands, agencies, or marketing campaigns.
  • Drone footage (where licensed and permitted).
  • Mobile editing tools such as CapCut, InShot, or Adobe Premiere Rush.
  • Mirrorless camera systems and lightweight production kits.
  • Livestream or real-time event coverage.
  • Working with creative agencies or production companies.

Why Join Invisible Colors?

We're rethinking how content gets created. Instead of flying production teams around the world, we're building a trusted network of talented local creators who can produce authentic, social-first content wherever our clients need it. You'll have the opportunity to work on a variety of brands, events, and creative projects while enjoying the flexibility of freelance work and the freedom to create using the tools you already know.

If you're someone who can show up, create great content with minimal direction, and consistently deliver, we'd love to have you as part of our global creator network.

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Le role

Nous construisons un reseau mondial de createurs de contenu independants capables de capturer du contenu social authentique et de haute qualite, partout ou nos clients en ont besoin.

Il ne s'agit pas d'un role de production traditionnel.

Vous ne travaillerez pas avec de grandes equipes, des equipements complexes ou des calendriers de production longs. Au contraire, vous serez amene(e) a travailler rapidement, de facon autonome, et a creer du contenu photo et video engageant a l'aide d'equipements legers - souvent simplement avec votre telephone. Que ce soit pour couvrir un evenement, capturer des moments en coulisses, documenter une activation de marque ou creer du contenu pense pour les reseaux sociaux, vous recevrez une direction creative ou un moodboard, puis aurez la liberte de donner vie au concept avec un minimum de supervision.

Nous recherchons des createurs qui savent raconter une histoire, travailler rapidement et produire constamment du contenu pret a etre diffuse sur les plateformes sociales actuelles.

Ce que vous ferez

Votre principale responsabilite sera de capturer du contenu photo et video percutant pour nos clients et leurs evenements dans votre marche local.

Vos responsabilites incluront :

  • Couvrir des evenements en direct, des activations de marque, des lancements de produits, des conferences et des experiences de marque.
  • Produire du contenu photo et video court optimise pour les plateformes sociales.
  • Travailler a partir d'un brief creatif ou d'un moodboard tout en apportant votre propre vision creative a l'execution.
  • Capturer differents types de contenu, notamment des moments spontanes, des plans d'ambiance, des entrevues, des sequences B-roll et des images des coulisses.
  • Livrer du contenu organise et de haute qualite dans des delais serres.
  • Travailler de maniere autonome sur le terrain avec un minimum de directives ou de supervision.
  • Communiquer clairement avec les gestionnaires de projet avant, pendant et apres les mandats.
  • Maintenir des standards professionnels en representant Invisible Colors et ses clients.

Ce que nous recherchons

Nous recherchons des createurs fiables, debrouillards et a l'aise de travailler de maniere autonome. Le candidat ideal n'a pas besoin d'une equipe de production complete pour creer du contenu de qualite. Il sait s'adapter a differents environnements, resoudre des problemes rapidement et capturer du contenu authentique et engageant.

Vous possedez probablement de l'experience dans plusieurs des domaines suivants :

  • Creation de contenu pour Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube Shorts ou d'autres plateformes sociales.
  • Captation video avec un telephone intelligent, une camera hybride (mirrorless) ou d'autres equipements de production legers.
  • Competences de base en photographie et videographie, notamment en cadrage, composition, eclairage et mouvement.
  • Montage de contenu court a l'aide d'outils d'edition mobiles ou sur ordinateur.
  • Travail a partir de moodboards, de references creatives ou de lignes directrices de marque.
  • Gestion autonome de votre horaire et capacite a travailler de facon independante.
  • Grande attention aux details et capacite a respecter les echeanciers.
  • Excellentes aptitudes en communication et grande fiabilite.

A quoi ressemble la reussite dans ce role

La reussite dans ce poste signifie :

  • Produire du contenu engageant qui respecte la vision creative tout en necessitant peu de supervision.
  • Livrer rapidement et de facon constante des contenus de haute qualite.
  • Capturer des moments authentiques qui semblent naturels sur les plateformes sociales modernes.
  • Etre un createur local fiable sur lequel les clients et les equipes de projet peuvent compter.
  • Aider Invisible Colors a offrir une production de contenu mondiale sans les couts et la complexite lies au deplacement d'equipes de production completes.

Atouts supplementaires

Il s'agit d'un avantage si vous avez de l'experience avec :

  • La photographie ou la videographie evenementielle.
  • La creation de contenu pour des marques, des agences ou des campagnes marketing.
  • La captation video par drone (lorsque les permis et autorisations necessaires sont obtenus).
  • Les outils de montage mobile comme CapCut, InShot ou Adobe Premiere Rush.
  • Les systemes de cameras hybrides et les ensembles de production legers.
  • La diffusion en direct ou la couverture d'evenements en temps reel.
  • Le travail avec des agences creatives ou des societes de production.

Pourquoi rejoindre Invisible Colors?

Nous repensons la facon dont le contenu est cree. Plutot que d'envoyer des equipes de production partout dans le monde, nous construisons un reseau de createurs locaux talentueux et de confiance capables de produire du contenu authentique pense pour les reseaux sociaux, partout ou nos clients en ont besoin. Vous aurez l'occasion de travailler sur une variete de marques, d'evenements et de projets creatifs, tout en profitant de la flexibilite du travail freelance et de la liberte de creer avec les outils que vous maitrisez deja. Si vous etes quelqu'un qui sait etre present, creer du contenu de grande qualite avec peu de directives et livrer de facon constante, nous serions ravis de vous accueillir dans notre reseau mondial de createurs.

Employment Type: CONTRACTOR