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Psychology Today · 2 months ago

Part Time Freelance Photo Editor / Visual Producer (print + social)

New York, NY

Part-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$4,500/mo - $5,500/mo

3+ years exp

Psychology Today is a bimonthly magazine seeking a part-time freelance Photo Editor to support both print and digital teams. The role involves traditional photo editing, AI-assisted image generation, and collaboration with the Creative Director to execute visual direction across various platforms.

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Responsibilities

Serve as photo editor for Psychology Today's flagship print magazine, executing the visual direction set by the Creative Director

9:45 a.m. Monday and Thursday Zoom meetings are required during the production cycle where we discuss items including production status, share future issues

Research, source, and license photography and illustration aligned with editorial tone and story psychology

Ability to produce a full range of photo shoots: Location (USA and abroad), studio still life and portrait shoots and model shoots depending on need. Interacting with model agencies, arranging casting calls, when needed sourcing support like hair and makeup, prop stylists, pricing studios, and pitching in to help in pre-production

Execute AI-assisted image concepts using image-generation tools such as Midjourney, DALL·E 3, Adobe Firefly, RunwayML, Leonardo AI, and Stable Diffusion, Co-Pilot. (Must have comfort with and exposure to these tools, even if you've not worked with all of them). There will be an in office test at the interview

Translate editorial or conceptual briefs into compelling AI-generated visuals that reflect PT's distinctive aesthetic as defined by the Creative Director

Iterate quickly based on feedback from the Creative Director and editorial team. Assist with layouts using InDesign and InCopy. Must be very comfortable using Photoshop for basic retouching, color correcting, evaluating images from outside sources they are printable

Manage rights, credits, and art budgets, maintaining stock agency databases, mailing issues to contributors and establishing new relationships with talent, keeping abreast of trends, and changes in the the AI landscape

Adapt existing print imagery and create new imagery for social and web platforms — producing carousels, composites, and short motion/video treatments for Instagram, X, TikTok, LinkedIn, and the PT website using tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, Canva, and Figma for layout and design; After Effects, Premiere Pro, or RunwayML for motion and animation; and Midjourney, DALL·E 3, or Adobe Firefly for AI-assisted image generation and enhancement, as per print

Collaborate with the social media team to produce visuals that drive engagement and brand recognition

Track visual trends and apply emerging AI or design tools to enhance output and speed

Qualification

AI-assisted image generationPhoto editingAdobe PhotoshopInDesignDigital content creationResearch skillsTrend trackingCollaboration

Required

3+ years of experience in photo editing, digital content creation, or design (editorial, brand, or agency setting)

Proven skill in AI-assisted image generation and digital compositing

Portfolio that shows both technical excellence and an instinct for story-driven visual expression

Be prepared to describe the process, time took to generate, program used, and early images from initial prompts (a case study of sorts)

Comfort with and exposure to image-generation tools such as Midjourney, DALL·E 3, Adobe Firefly, RunwayML, Leonardo AI, and Stable Diffusion, Co-Pilot

Very comfortable using Photoshop for basic retouching, color correcting, evaluating images from outside sources they are printable

Ability to produce a full range of photo shoots: Location (USA and abroad), studio still life and portrait shoots and model shoots depending on need

Research, source, and license photography and illustration aligned with editorial tone and story psychology

Execute AI-assisted image concepts using image-generation tools

Translate editorial or conceptual briefs into compelling AI-generated visuals that reflect PT's distinctive aesthetic as defined by the Creative Director

Iterate quickly based on feedback from the Creative Director and editorial team

Adapt existing print imagery and create new imagery for social and web platforms

Collaborate with the social media team to produce visuals that drive engagement and brand recognition

Track visual trends and apply emerging AI or design tools to enhance output and speed

9:45 a.m. Monday and Thursday Zoom meetings are required during the production cycle