Following the success of the first pilot in 2024/25, Fresh Cuts 2 will once again bring together Screen Scotland and world-leading MTB media company Cut Media to deliver a collaborative skills development programme for aspiring creators across Scotland. Find out more and apply now!
Developing Mountain Biking in Scotland (DMBinS), part of Scottish Cycling, is delighted to announce the return of Fresh Cuts – a six-month paid training programme designed to grow the next generation of mountain bike and adventure content creators.
Following the success of the first pilot in 2024/25, Fresh Cuts 2 will once again bring together Screen Scotland and world-leading MTB media company Cut Media to deliver a collaborative skills development programme for six aspiring creators across Scotland.
Scotland is recognised globally as a powerhouse of mountain bike and adventure media, producing world-class content for international audiences and global brands. Fresh Cuts 2 will continue to develop the skilled pipeline of freelance crew, production leads, self-shooting directors, camera operators, and content creators that the sector urgently needs.
The programme runs for six months (2 days per week ), offering trainees Real Living Wage paid placements within DMBinS. Participants will gain hands-on experience, expert mentoring, and the chance to work on real productions showcasing Scottish mountain biking to the world.
Stu Thomson, Cut Media, said:
“Scotland has an incredible story to tell through mountain biking, but the industry needs creators who can bring those stories to life across different platforms. Fresh Cuts 2 is about giving new voices the skills, confidence, and opportunities to thrive in a fast-moving media landscape. We can’t wait to see the creativity this next group will bring.”
Colena Cotter, Communications and Business Support Manager at DMBinS, who will manage the trainee cohort, added:
“The first Fresh Cuts programme proved how much talent there is out there – and the huge impact it can have when we invest in it. Fresh Cuts 2 will give another six people the chance to gain invaluable skills and industry connections, while helping us share the stories of Scottish mountain biking in bold and creative new ways.”
David Smith, Director of Screen Scotland, said:
“Fresh Cuts is an exciting and innovative approach to training. It reflects the way audiences are consuming content through YouTube, TikTok and other direct-to-consumer platforms – often funded by brands, not broadcasters. Fresh Cuts 2 builds on the strong foundations of the pilot and continues to support the growth of both Scotland’s screen and mountain biking sectors.”
Applications for Fresh Cuts 2 are now open. The six successful candidates will begin their placements in January 2026, with the programme running through to June 2026.
(Images of first Fresh Cuts cohort - Pete Scullion)
Please check out the Job Advert and Job Description and good luck!
Fresh Cuts is a 6-month paid trainee programme of skills development for MTB and Adventure media across Scotland.
This programme aims to develop a skilled pipeline of creatives, producers, self-shooting directors, camera operator and/or content creators who can meet expected demand through cross-industry/industry supported training.
INTRO TO THE ROLE & BENEFITS:
Screen Scotland drives development of all aspects of Scotland’s film and tv industry, through funding and strategic support.
Screen Scotland is part of Creative Scotland and delivers these services and support with funding from Scottish Government and The National Lottery. Find out more at screen.scot and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.
Founded by ex-professional mountain bike rider Stu Thomson, Cut Media has grown from its roots in cycling into a sports content agency working across all platforms with brands and broadcasters worldwide. Their in-house team handle complete end-to-end strategy and production, going beyond the boundaries of imagination to make content that puts the audience at the heart of the action.
From broadcast documentaries to multi-million-view athlete YouTube videos, Cut Media works with heavyweight brands and events from Nike, Adidas, Monster Energy, Strava and Continental to Eurosport, Discovery, RedBull TV, alongside some of the world's top athletes.
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