Video Content Creator Trainee - Cycling

Play Sports Network; Bath; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A cycling media company in Bath is looking for a Filmmaking Trainee to assist with video content production. This role offers hands-on experience and mentorship while working on creative projects for cycling enthusiasts. Candidates should be passionate about cycling and video creation, with some basic knowledge of editing software. The position is perfect for recent film/media graduates or self-taught filmmakers eager to learn and grow in a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Hands-on experience

Mentorship from experienced creators

Opportunities to travel

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for cycling and video creation.
• Basic knowledge of video editing software.
• Some experience filming through projects or personal content.
• Willingness to learn and try new things.
• Strong communication skills and a confident road cyclist.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with filming and editing video content.
• Joining crew on shoots in various locations.
• Learning to capture engaging stories about road cycling.
• Supporting camera setup, lighting, audio, and equipment maintenance.
• Helping with edits, thumbnails, and social media content.
• Contributing creative ideas in content development sessions.

Skills

Passion for cycling

Video creation enthusiasm

Basic video editing knowledge

Experience filming

Collaborative attitude

Strong communication skills

Confidence in outdoor filming

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Final Cut Pro

DaVinci Resolve

Job description

🎥 Join Our Road Cycling Filming Team – Internship Opportunity for Creative 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 a film / media degree 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 university 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!

🚀 Ready to Get Rolling?

If this sounds like your dream opportunity, hit Apply - and tell us a bit about your passion for filming and cycling. Include a link to your showreel, YouTube channel, or any videos you’ve made - we’d love to see your work!

Let’s ride this journey together.