Trainee Video Creator

Play Sports Group; Tendring; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Play Sports Network is looking for a Filmmaking Trainee to join the GCN video team in Bath. Open to recent graduates or self-taught creators who enjoy cycling, storytelling, and filming, with a chance to learn from experienced filmmakers.

You'll gain hands-on production experience, mentorship from GCN creators, and opportunities to travel for shoots as part of a world-known cycling channel.

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for cycling and video creation - you don't need to be a pro, just enthusiastic!
• Basic knowledge of video editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve).
• Some experience filming - maybe through school projects, personal content, or your own YouTube channel.
• A willingness to learn, try new things, and get hands-on in every part of production.
• A collaborative, can-do attitude and strong communication skills.
• A confident road cyclist who's happy to film outdoors and work in dynamic environments.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with filming and editing video content for our GCN channels.
• Joining the crew on shoots - in the studio, on location, and sometimes even out on the road.
• Learning how to capture footage that tells engaging stories about road cycling.
• Supporting with camera setup, lighting, audio, and equipment maintenance.
• Helping with edits, thumbnails, and short-form social content for YouTube and social media.
• Bringing your own creative ideas to brainstorms and content development sessions.

Job description

Join Our Road Cycling Filming Team - Development Opportunity for Junior Filmmakers!

Location: Bath, UK

Department: GCN Creative Team (GCN, GCN Tech)

At Play Sports Network, we live and breathe bikes - and we're all about creating exciting, inspiring content for passionate cyclists around the world. If you've got a love for filming, storytelling, and road cycling, this is your chance to turn your passion into experience!

We're looking for a Filmmaking Trainee to join our GCN video team. Whether you've just finished your A-Levels or you're a self-taught creator making your own content on YouTube, TikTok, or Instagram - we'd love to hear from you.

This Traineeship is a fantastic opportunity to learn from experienced filmmakers, develop your production skills, and help bring to life the kind of content that keeps cyclists hitting 'play' again and again.

What You'll Be Doing

• Assisting with filming and editing video content for our GCN channels.
• Joining the crew on shoots - in the studio, on location, and sometimes even out on the road.
• Learning how to capture footage that tells engaging stories about road cycling.
• Supporting with camera setup, lighting, audio, and equipment maintenance.
• Helping with edits, thumbnails, and short-form social content for YouTube and social media.
• Bringing your own creative ideas to brainstorms and content development sessions.

What We’re Looking For

• A genuine passion for cycling and video creation - you don't need to be a pro, just enthusiastic!
• Basic knowledge of video editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve).
• Some experience filming - maybe through school projects, personal content, or your own YouTube channel.
• A willingness to learn, try new things, and get hands-on in every part of production.
• A collaborative, can-do attitude and strong communication skills.
• A confident road cyclist who's happy to film outdoors and work in dynamic environments.

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on experience in a professional production environment.
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced GCN creators and producers.
• The chance to develop your filming, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Experience creating content for one of the world's biggest cycling YouTube channels.
• Opportunities to travel for location shoots.
• A behind-the-scenes understanding of how global digital media production works - from concept to upload!

Why Join Play Sports Network?

At Play Sports Network, we're passionate, creative, and love what we do. You'll join a friendly and supportive team that thrives on collaboration, learning, and having fun while producing awesome cycling content.

We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive team - and we encourage applications from everyone, no matter your background or experience level. If you're creative, curious, and excited about bikes and filmmaking, we want to hear from you!

Let's ride this journey together.