Who We AreThe Cruise Globe is building the world's leading digital platform for cruise travellers. Co-founded with Emma Cruises, one of the most trusted voices in cruising, with over 425,000 YouTube subscribers and 10 million+ monthly views.We operate two closely connected products. The Cruise Globe is our community platform and app, the "Strava for cruises", where cruisers can track their exact routes and stats, capture and share their journeys, and plan and book what comes next. We now have 145,000+ users and 840,000+ cruises logged, built entirely organically.Alongside this, The Cruise Maps (thecruisemaps.com) is a fast-growing e-commerce business selling premium physical products to cruise travellers around the world. Launched in summer 2023, it has grown rapidly and is well-loved by customers, and is strategically important to everything we are building.This role sits across both products. You will be creating and editing content that serves the wider Cruise Globe community and supports the continued growth of The Cruise Maps, giving a varied and interesting creative brief from day one.Cruising is the fastest-growing segment in travel, and this is a rare opportunity to join a fast-growing, highly ambitious team working to define a new category in travel.The OpportunityWe are hiring a Video Editor to join our remote team in the Philippines and help power a growing content engine across The Cruise Globe and The Cruise Maps.This is a focused, execution-led role. You will work directly to briefs set by our team, editing raw footage, UGC, and community content into high-performing short-form videos for organic social and paid channels. You will not be expected to own creative strategy, but you will be encouraged to suggest improvements and bring your eye to every brief you receive.A major advantage of this role is the volume and quality of content available to you from day one, including a library of community UGC, and regular collaboration with Emma Cruises, one of the world's leading cruise content creators.Success in this role is measured by:Consistent, high-quality edits delivered on time and to briefStrong pacing, hooks, and visual storytelling across short-form formatsFast iteration based on performance data and feedbackOrganised, clean file and asset management throughoutRequirementsWhat You'll Be DoingEdit and Deliver Short-Form Video ContentEdit raw footage, UGC, and b-roll into engaging short-form videos for Instagram Reels, TikTok, and paid socialAdd text overlays, captions, transitions, sound design, and colour grading to produce polished, platform-native contentCreate strong hooks at the start of every video to maximise retention and scroll-stopping impactApply speed ramps, jump cuts, and modern editing techniques suited to social media audiencesRepurpose longer-form content into short, high-impact clips across formatsWork to Brief and Iterate FastFollow briefs clearly and deliver to agreed timelines, often with quick turnaround requirementsProactively suggest creative tweaks that could improve engagement or conversion without going off-briefIterate on winning edits by producing variations based on performance dataIncorporate feedback efficiently and maintain creative quality through revisionsMaintain Quality and OrganisationColour grade footage to a clean, consistent, and professional standardEdit and retouch photography in Lightroom using brand presets where requiredOrganise raw files, project files, and final exports in a clean, consistent folder structureMaintain brand consistency across all contentStay Current and Bring IdeasActively monitor what is performing well on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube within travel and cruise contentUse AI tools to accelerate production, source b-roll, or enhance workflows where appropriateFlag trends or creative approaches that could work well for The Cruise GlobeWhat We're Looking ForEssential3+ years of professional video editing experience, ideally for social-first or e-commerce brandsStrong portfolio demonstrating versatility across different formats, including short-form organic social (Reels, TikTok, Shorts), paid social ad creatives, and higher-quality refined edits suited to websites or brand use. Please include this with your task submission.Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and/or Final Cut ProSolid working knowledge of After Effects for motion graphics, text animations, and overlaysExperience with Lightroom and Photoshop for photo editing and colour gradingStrong understanding of pacing, hooks, storytelling, and audience retention for short-form contentC1/C2 level written and spoken English, all communication with the team is in English and must be clear, professional, and preciseHighly organised, with disciplined file and asset managementReliable, punctual, and able to manage your own workload independentlyComfortable working to UK timezone overlap hoursNice to HaveExperience with DaVinci Resolve or CapCutFamiliarity with AI video and content tools such as Runway, Kling, HeyGen, or similarExperience editing direct response or paid social ad creativesBackground working with creator-led brands or UGC-heavy contentInterest in travel, cruising, or lifestyle contentTechnical RequirementsAccess to a reliable, high-speed fibre internet connection with a backup optionYour own computer capable of running Adobe Creative Suite and editing HD footage without performance issuesBenefitsWhat We Can OfferA starting base salary of PHP 70,000 - PHP 90,000 per month, depending on experience (and an additional 13th month pay)Annual salary reviews; consistently exceptional performance will be rewardedAll regular Philippine public holidays paid, plus 10 additional days of paid annual leaveFully remote, home-based roleA close-knit international team with a genuine track record of flexibility and retentionThe opportunity to work on content that reaches a large, engaged global audience from day oneThe Hiring ProcessWe assess candidates based on the quality of their work, not just their CV.To apply, submit your application through the link below. Upon applying, you will receive an email containing a creative brief and access to raw footage. You will be asked to complete a short editing task using the footage provided. This task must be completed and submitted within 72 hours of receipt to be considered for the role.The task is designed to give you a real sense of the work and give us a clear picture of your editing ability. We have a brief we would like you to follow, but if you feel you can make something more compelling by taking a different approach, we want to see that too. Creative instinct matters as much as brief compliance.You will be asked to produce 3 short-form videos from the footage provided.If you do not tick every box above but have a strong portfolio and are genuinely excited by this opportunity, we would still love to hear from you. We care about creative instinct, judgment, and potential.
