Part Time Freelance Photo Editor / Visual Producer (print social) Job at Psycho

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

Psychology Today seeks a part‑time freelance Photo Editor/Visual Producer to support our print magazine and digital social platforms, combining traditional photo editing with AI‑generated imagery.

Print Responsibilities

• Serve as photo editor for the flagship print magazine, executing visual direction set by the Creative Director.
• Conduct Monday and Thursday Zoom meetings during the 4‑week production cycle to discuss status and future issues.
• Research, source, and license photography and illustration aligned with editorial tone and story focus.
• Plan and manage photo shoots (location, studio, portrait, model) and coordinate with agencies, casting, stylists, and studios.
• Execute AI‑assisted image concepts using tools such as Midjourney, DALL·E 3, Adobe Firefly, RunwayML, Leonardo AI, Stable Diffusion, and Co‑Pilot.
• Translate briefs into compelling AI‑generated visuals that reflect PT’s aesthetic.
• Iterate quickly based on feedback from the Creative Director and editorial team, and assist with layouts in InDesign and InCopy.
• Maintain rights, credits, and art budgets, and manage the stock agency database.

Social & Digital Responsibilities

• Adapt print imagery and create new visuals for social and web platforms, including carousels, composites, and short motion/video treatments for Instagram, X, TikTok, LinkedIn, and the PT website.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in photo editing, digital content creation, or design (editorial, brand, or agency setting).
• Proven skill in AI‑assistant image generation and digital compositing.
• Portfolio demonstrating technical excellence and story‑driven visual expression.
• Prepared to describe the process, time taken, program used, and early images from initial prompts.

Compensation: flat fee of $4 500‑$5 500 per issue.

Location: New York NY (virtual). Employment type: Part‑time, freelance.