[Hiring] Photo Editor / Social Media Manager / Video Editor @Hunt St

Role Description

Looking for Filipino (Philippines-based) candidates

Job Role: Photo Editor / Social Media Manager / Video Editor

Compensation range: $1,200 AUD - $1,500 AUD / Monthly

Engagement type: Independent Contractor Agreement

Work Schedule: This role is expected to align with the AU business hours (approx. 9 AM - 5 PM, Monday to Friday) for collaboration, but as a contractor, you’ll have flexibility in how you manage your time.

Role Overview: The Real Estate Media Delivery Assistant ensures that daily photo sets coming back from overseas editors are checked, cleaned up, organised, and prepared for client delivery. The VA performs only allowed cosmetic edits that do not alter the property’s condition or misrepresent the home. Videos are currently handled by the Venezuelan editor and only require basic monitoring and checking. Long-term, as the business grows, this role may expand into social media support and preparing recruitment content.

Key Responsibilities

• A. Photo Review & Quality Checking
  • Download and organise the edited photo sets.
  • Check for:
    • Correct exposure
    • Sharpness and clarity
    • Consistent white balance
    • Straight verticals (basic lens correction)
• B. Allowable Minor Edits (Do These When Necessary)
  • The VA is authorised to remove or correct small distracting items that do not change the property:
    • Rubbish bins
    • Clothes on the floor
    • Bottles, clutter, and loose items on benches
    • Garden clutter (watering cans, small items)
    • Power cords where possible
    • Small floor stains
    • Camera reflections
  • Note: Towels stay — do not remove towels.
• C. Prohibited Edits (Never Alter These)
  • These edits misrepresent the property and must not be made:
    • Cracked tiles
    • Chips in walls or paint
    • Damaged fixtures
    • Missing fittings
    • Structural issues or mould
    • Landscaping problems
    • Anything that makes a property look newer, renovated, or altered
  • If unsure → message the client before doing anything.
• D. File Finalisation & Client Delivery
  • Prepare final photo set folders
  • Compress files into High Quality (full size) and Web Quality (usually 3000px)
  • Upload to the delivery platform (we use Pixieset)
  • Send to Manny for approval before issuing to client (unless instructed otherwise)
  • Update job tracker with:
    • Delivery status
    • Any issues found
    • Additional edit requests needed
• E. Video Job Monitoring (2 per week)
  • Videos are edited by the Venezuelan editor. VA responsibilities:
    • Download the completed video files
    • Check for spelling mistakes and that the correct agent details are visible
    • Upload files to delivery platform
    • Prepare them for Manny’s review (video approval remains with Manny)
• F. Optional Tasks (If Time Allows)
  • These are not essential and only done during lighter days:
    • Instagram Management (Low Priority)
      • Post selected photos or videos
      • Maintain consistent visual identity
      • Schedule posts 2–3 times per day/week
    • Future Business Scaling Tasks
      • As the business grows, the VA may help with:
        • Creating simple recruitment posts
        • Preparing content for advertising new staff
        • Organising folders with example images/videos
        • Compiling before/after examples for marketing
        • Helping prepare templates for new clients
    • Bonus Skills (Valuable but Not Required)
      • If the VA already has or is willing to learn real estate retouching, this is extremely beneficial:
        • Sky replacement
        • Grass greening/replacement
        • Fixing reflections
        • Removing clutter
        • Improving lighting
        • Colour balancing
      • This would reduce the need to send jobs to Vietnam and increase turnaround speed.

Requirements

• Excellent attention to detail
• Understands real estate presentation
• Reliable and consistent availability morning & evening
• Follows instructions accurately
• Strong English comprehension
• Fast internet connection
• Trustworthy and able to handle sensitive client files
• Eager to grow with the business

Performance Indicators

• Success looks like:
  • Photo sets consistently clean and ready without Manny needing to fix small things
  • No prohibited edits performed
  • Daily jobs delivered on time
  • Reduced workload for Manny (saving 1 hour per job)
  • Smooth communication
  • Consistent reliability across mornings & evenings

Work Arrangement & Expectations

This is a remote role that will be set up as an independent contractor engagement. To ensure alignment and transparency, successful candidates will be expected to:

• Be available for meetings and collaboration during core [AEST or PHT] business hours
• Disclose any existing ongoing roles or client work
• Reflect this engagement on their LinkedIn profile (clearly marked as “Independent Contractor”)