Remote Event Photo Editor

Introduction to the Role

Are you passionate about visual storytelling, digital imagery, and the energy of live events? We're seeking a talented Remote Event Photo Editor to join our dynamic media team. With a strong eye for composition, lighting, and detail, you'll transform raw event photography into compelling visuals that capture the atmosphere and emotion of each moment. This position enables complete remote engagement, allowing you to contribute from anywhere while staying deeply connected to a vibrant and creative team and remaining at the forefront of digital content production. If you thrive in a high-paced, tech-enabled environment and love bringing out the best in event photography, we’d love to see what you can create.

Key Responsibilities

• Edit high volumes of event images with speed, precision, and consistency, maintaining color accuracy and emotional resonance.
• Apply advanced photo editing techniques using tools such as Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, and Capture One.
• Collaborate with photographers and creative teams to understand shoot objectives and maintain visual consistency across projects.
• Ensure timely delivery of edited galleries for press releases, digital campaigns, social media, and client platforms.
• Crop, retouch, and enhance photos to meet diverse platform specifications (e.g., websites, mobile, print).
• Maintain an organized digital archive of images using file-naming conventions and metadata tagging.
• Adapt editing styles based on brand tone, project goals, and visual direction provided by creative leads.
• Participate in regular feedback sessions and contribute proactively to quality improvements.

Tools and Technology

As a Remote Event Photo Editor, you’ll be immersed in a fast-paced digital environment, leveraging industry-standard tools:

• Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, including Lightroom and Photoshop
• Capture One for raw photo processing
• Frame.io and Dropbox for team collaboration and file delivery
• AI-enhanced editing tools for batch retouching and facial recognition tagging
• Cloud-based DAM (Digital Asset Management) systems for media storage and indexing
• Wacom tablets or touch-based input devices (if preferred)

Our team utilizes these tools to expedite delivery times without compromising creative quality. Editors typically process over 3,000 images monthly, ensuring visual consistency across all campaigns.

Work Environment

This is a fully remote opportunity designed for professionals who value autonomy and productivity. You’ll join a distributed team of visual editors, designers, and photographers who collaborate across time zones. Communication is asynchronous but supported by real-time syncs via Slack and Zoom when needed. We prioritize productivity over micromanagement, allowing team members to focus on delivering exceptional visuals.

Our virtual workspace encourages:

• Creative autonomy in editing decisions
• Flexibility in working hours
• Direct feedback loops with creatives and account managers
• Weekly inspiration sessions featuring trends in photography and digital media

Innovation and Visual Strategy

We embrace a tech-driven creative culture, blending traditional editing craftsmanship with cutting-edge innovations. Our projects span music festivals, fashion launches, corporate events, and product reveals. Editors frequently work with:

• AI-driven filters that auto-tag emotions in imagery
• Style guides powered by machine learning, which suggest edit adjustments based on past brand content
• Photo curation algorithms that shortlist high-quality event moments from raw files

In 2024 alone, our team delivered 97% of edits within 48 hours, enabling our partners to stay ahead in the fast-paced digital media space.

Qualifications and Experience

Ideal applicants will bring the following strengths and qualifications:

• Strong portfolio of event photography edits showcasing narrative and technical skills
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in a professional photo editing or visual content role
• High proficiency in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop (required)
• Familiarity with remote workflows, digital asset management, and cloud collaboration tools
• A keen understanding of photo composition, color grading, exposure correction, and retouching
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet short turnaround deadlines without sacrificing quality
• Passion for event-based content: concerts, conferences, galas, and brand launches

Preferred but not required:

• Experience with AI-assisted tools like ImagenAI, Aftershoot, or Photomechanic
• Degree or certification in Photography, Visual Arts, or Multimedia Production

Performance Metrics

We evaluate success based on:

• Delivery Timeliness: Meeting or exceeding all photo delivery deadlines
• Edit Consistency: Alignment with brand tone and shoot objectives
• Client Satisfaction: Measured via internal review scores and stakeholder feedback
• Creative Initiative: Contributions to visual improvements, color treatments, or layout enhancements

Compensation and Growth

The annual salary for this remote position is $45,698. In addition to competitive pay, you'll benefit from:

• Paid software licenses and editing gear reimbursement
• Access to exclusive editing presets and training tools
• Opportunities to lead high-profile event projects
• Monthly peer recognition awards and bonuses for exceptional turnaround performance
• Career pathways toward Lead Editor or Visual Creative roles based on demonstrated impact

Call to Action

If transforming moments into memories excites you, and you thrive in an innovative, remote-first environment, we’d love to see your work. Join a team where your visual voice matters, creativity is nurtured, and your edits make the world stop and notice.

Apply now to help shape the visual identity of events around the globe—one frame at a time.