Photo Editor

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Select, curate, and enhance photographs for publications, brands, and media organizations

$40,000 – $90,00075% Remote3 careerDetailPage.levels

Junior Photo Editor → Photo Editor → Senior Photo Editor / Director of Photography

$90k

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75%

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Photo Editors select, sequence, retouch, and publish photographs for newspapers, magazines, websites, and brands. They combine visual judgment with editorial sense to tell stories through images. In 2026, photo editors manage AI-generated imagery, deepfake detection, diverse visual representation standards, and multi-platform image optimization while maintaining journalistic and brand integrity. Industry Demand: steady — every media organization and brand needs visual editorial judgment

💰 Salary Range

Entry

$40K

Senior

$90K

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