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Social Media Photo Editor Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Senior Photo Editor

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

We are looking for a photo editor with both a stylish sensibility and journalistic integrity who ... Deep research skills, including newsgathering and social media tools. * Strong organizational ...

Senior Photo Editor

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

We are looking for a photo editor with both a stylish sensibility and journalistic integrity who ... Deep research skills, including newsgathering and social media tools. * Strong organizational ...

At LNP Media Group, our work is rooted in service to our community. As a nonprofit media ... The Photo Editor leads a team of three photographers and 10-12 freelance photographers in the ...

At LNP Media Group, our work is rooted in service to our community. As a nonprofit media ... The Photo Editor leads a team of three photographers and 10-12 freelance photographers in the ...

As Associate Photo Editor, you can handle a fast-paced environment and are creative, flexible and ... Monitoring social media platforms and forums for the latest breaking or trending news items of ...

Associate Photo Editor

New York, NY · On-site

$60K - $75K/yr

As Associate Photo Editor, you can handle a fast-paced environment and are creative, flexible and ... Monitoring social media platforms and forums for the latest breaking or trending news items of ...

Photo Editor

Sarasota, FL · On-site

$20/hr

Photo Editor Sarasota, FL, On-site, Full-time, Monday-Friday 8:15am - 5pm schedule We're looking ... Ensure a high standard of visual execution and brand consistency across multiple media platforms ...

Senior Photo Editor

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

Magazine and Style News photo editors, WSJ newsroom photo editors, and our platform teams ... Deep research skills, including newsgathering and social media tools. * Strong organizational ...

A quick technology learner with demonstrated proficiency in photo editing or commercial camera software such as Photo Mechanic or Phase One Media Pro a plus. Must have solid writing, proofing ...

The Photo Editor plays a key role in managing the company's photographic assets, maintaining ... Experience working in a photography, media asset management, or digital content environment.

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As of Sep 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for social media photo editor in the United States is $64,473.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42,500.00 and $70,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Infographic showing various Social Media Photo Editor job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $64,473 per year, or $31 per hour.

Photo Editor Lifestyle

Helzberg Diamonds

Kansas City, MO • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 18 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Adjust images to accurately represent real-life scenarios while maintaining the brand's visual identity.

  • Enhance and refine images by adjusting lighting, color balance, and details, and removing minor blemishes.

  • Manage multiple projects efficiently, collaborate with photographers and creative teams, and organize image files.


Helzberg Diamonds rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 34 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

13th of 30 rated jewelry retailers


Job description


POSITION SUMMARY: The "lifestyle retoucher" is a photo editor who specializes in enhancing and refining images that capture everyday life moments, focusing on maintaining a natural aesthetic while making subtle corrections to details like skin tone, lighting, and composition, used for marketing campaigns, social media, or brand storytelling that showcase a "lifestyle" feel. Key responsibilities include adjusting images to accurately represent real-life scenarios while upholding the brand's visual identity, often working with raw, unstaged photography.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• Image editing: • Adjusting lighting and color balance to create a consistent look across images.
• Enhancing details in background elements to enhance the scene's authenticity.
• Subtle adjustments to body shape and proportions to maintain a realistic appearance.
• Removing minor blemishes and imperfections from skin while preserving natural textures.
• Maintaining brand consistency: • Adhering to established brand guidelines regarding color palettes, image style, and editing techniques.
• Ensuring all retouched images align with the brand's desired aesthetic.
• Workflow management: • Efficiently managing multiple projects with tight deadlines.
• Collaborating with photographers and creative teams to understand the desired outcome of each shoot.
• Properly organizing and labeling image files to maintain a streamlined workflow.
• Technical proficiency:
• Expert knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and other relevant image editing software.
• Understanding of color management principles to ensure color accuracy across platforms.
• Abides by legal policies regarding social media including intellectual property and music.
• Manages and develop Social Media Coordinator who will jointly be responsible for scheduling, publishing, tagging products, etc. in addition to assisting with content planning, coordination, community management and analytics as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor's Degree in Photography, Digital Illustration, Graphic Design or other discipline emphasizing photographic storytelling and multimedia creation is required or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience as a photo editor and/or digital image specialist.
• Proficient in retouching techniques. • A portfolio showcasing before and after images required.
• Proficient with Adobe Suite (Bridge, InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere, Illustrator and Dreamweaver) software.
• Outstanding design sense combined with a high level of skill, speed, and accuracy.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications.
• Strong prioritization, interpersonal, problem-solving, and presentation skills.
• Ability to operate independently while establishing strong working relationships with co-workers and cross-functional teams.
• Experience retouching jewelry/macro photography a plus.
• Strong, professional and effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.
• Ability to adapt well to change in direction and priority in a fast- paced and deadline-oriented environment.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to perceive color and discern between colors.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to present and justify design decisions.
• Hybrid schedule with predictable onsite attendance required three or more days per week to perform essential functions involving interactive behaviors with co-workers and managers, operation or manipulation of equipment and/or materials located only on site, and direct interaction with internal and/or external customers.

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About Helzberg Diamonds

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After over a Century of Service, Helzberg Diamonds has grown to over 200 Stores that started in the Heartland of America. Through it all, Our Core Values have stayed the same. We believe in People First, and it shines through in everything we do. Every piece we sell is an extension of our mission to make people feel loved. We support and practice Ethical metals mining, and only sell conflict free diamonds. Whether it’s made by us or designed by one of our incredible business partners, it’s made with love.

Industry

Jewelry, luggage, and leather goods stores

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Kansas City, MO, US

Year founded

1915