Applications for the second Fresh Cuts programme are open, with six budding videographers being chosen to be part of this collaboration between Screen Scotland, Cut Media and DMBinS.
Off the back of a very successful inaugural programme over the winter of 2024/25, Fresh Cuts 2 is afoot and applications are now open. A collaboration between Cut Media, Screen Scotland and DMBins will see six successful applicants start their placements in the New Year.
Read the Fresh Cuts 2 Job Advert here.
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.
Recruitment timescales and important dates:
- Closing date for applications: 12noon 12th November 2025
- Notified if successful: by COP 21st November 2025
- Start date: Friday 16th January 2026 – DMBinS Office, Glentress
- Induction: 19th, 20th and 21st January 2026 – Cut Media Studio, Glasgow
- Outdoor First Aid Training: 24th and 25th February 2026
- Other dates confirmed: 17th February 2026 – holiday week, 16th, 17th & 18th March 2026 – 48 hour film challenge (residential) & 6th April 2026 – Holiday Week
Read the Fresh Cuts 2 Job Advert here.
For further details on Fresh Cuts 2, check out DMBinS website here.
