Roche Media Group is hiring: Real Estate Photo Editor in Manhattan

The Real Estate Photo Editor is responsible for enhancing and retouching property photographs to create high-quality, professional, and visually appealing images for real estate listings and marketing materials. This role requires exceptional attention to detail, technical proficiency in photo editing software, and the ability to maintain a consistent visual standard that highlights each property's best features in the competitive Manhattan, KS market. Key Responsibilities Image Enhancement: Perform comprehensive editing on raw images (Interior, Exterior, and Aerial) to meet or exceed company and client quality standards. Corrections and Adjustments: Adjust lighting, exposure, brightness, and contrast. Correct color balance and white balance to ensure true-to-life representation. Perform perspective and lens corrections to ensure straight vertical and horizontal lines. Advanced Retouching: Execute techniques such as HDR (High Dynamic Range) blending and Flambient (Flash/Ambient) blending. Perform sky replacements and window masking to showcase exterior views. Remove minor blemishes, distracting objects, and clutter (e.g., cords, small stains). Workflow Management: Manage and organize large volumes of digital assets efficiently. Ensure a fast turnaround time for edited images, often working with tight deadlines. Prepare final images in required file formats and resolutions for web listings (MLS, Zillow, etc.) and print. Quality Control: Maintain a high and consistent standard of visual quality across all delivered photos. Communication: Collaborate effectively with real estate photographers, agents, and marketing staff to understand specific editing needs and branding guidelines. Required Skills & Qualifications Experience: Proven experience (e.g., 1+ years) in high-volume real estate photo editing or a related field, evidenced by a strong professional portfolio. Technical Proficiency: Expert knowledge of industry-standard photo editing software, including: Adobe Photoshop (for advanced retouching, object removal, blending) Adobe Lightroom (for batch processing, color/light correction) Visual Acuity: A strong understanding of photographic principles, composition, lighting, and color theory, especially as they apply to architectural and interior spaces. Detail-Oriented: Exceptional attention to detail to spot and correct minor imperfections. Time Management: Proven ability to prioritize tasks, meet strict deadlines, and manage a fast-paced workflow. Local Knowledge (Preferred): Familiarity with common real estate listing requirements and architectural styles prevalent in the Manhattan, KS and surrounding "Little Apple" area. Pay Range $13.00-17.50/Hour Based upon Experience This part-time role may be remote or in-office (depending on the employer). Requires prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer. Must be able to communicate effectively via email, phone, and/or video conferencing. #J-18808-Ljbffr