rad is a paid eight month traineeship within a Scottish independent television production company, mainly producing factual programming, which includes full training throughout the placement.
The programme is aimed at people who are underrepresented in the TV industry: those who are either deaf, disabled and/or neurodivergent, from Black, Asian or minority ethnic communities or from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Please note, this traineeship is for people that are based in Scotland. If your application is successful, you may be required to work in a hybrid working mode. This may include working in office, on location or remotely. Interviews may be held via Zoom or in person.

There are multiple positions available across four roles:
  • Development Researcher
  • Production Researcher
  • Production Assistant
  • Edit Assistant
To find out more about the different roles available, please read our rad roles & key skills document.

If you would like to apply, please read our Application Guidelines before completing the application form below. If you have any questions please read our frequently asked questions on our website or if you need support to complete the application form please email projectmanager@trcmedia.org

TRC is an inclusive organisation committed to equality and fairness for all. If you require support with your application or if you wish to submit a short video application instead, please e-mail projectmanager@trcmedia.org.

Application deadline is Wednesday 3rd June, 5pm.

Click here to view the TRC policy on the use of AI in applications.

Please do not worry about grammar or spelling too much - this is not a test. We just want to see your passion and personality!
Personal Information

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* 1. Contact Information

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* 2. Please let us know your pronouns

Please note, this traineeship is for people that are currently based in Scotland. You must permanently reside in Scotland and have the right to work here.

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* 3. Please confirm you are currently a resident in Scotland:

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* 4. Please confirm you have the right to work in the UK. This information is used solely for compliance purposes.
Please select the option that best describes your current status:
If you’re not sure, you can check the official UK government guidance here.

Eligibility

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* 5. rad is aimed at those from groups who are under-represented in the TV industry: deaf, disabled and/or neuro-divergent people, people from Black, Asian or minority ethnic communities or from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Please tell us which category/categories you identify with:
For more info on what a socio-economically disadvantaged background is, please check the FAQs.

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* 6. Please confirm you will not be in full time education with the programme begins (August 2026).
For further clarification, please see our Application Guidelines.

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* 7. Do you have less than six months paid experience in the TV industry?
For further clarification, please see our Application Guidelines.

Application
Ensure your answers remain within the word count for each question, we will only accept up to 300 words for each question.

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* 8. Why should you get a place on rad? (Max. 300 words)
Really sell yourself in this question, why do you want a place on the rad traineeship? What barriers have you faced to entry into the TV industry previously?

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* 9. What was your favourite TV programme (or programmes) in the past year? Tell us what you liked about it. (Max. 300 words.)

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* 10. What was your least favourite TV programme (or programmes) that you've watched in the past year? Tell us why you didn't like it and how you would improve it. (Max. 300 words)

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* 11. What skills do you think you could bring to the TV industry? (Max. 300 words)
Please refer to our Application Guidelines for further information.

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* 12. Please rate the roles in order of your personal preference/interest. (1 being most interested, 4 being least.)
There are 4 roles available for rad, please read our rad roles & key skills PDF first or check out our FAQs for information. This information will be used to match candidates with production companies.

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* 13. If there is anything else you would like to share with us to help support your application please let us know. (Max. 300 words)
Please refer to our Application Guidelines for more information. Please be assured that all information is confidential and will only be used by TRC/the relevant Production Company, should you be selected, in order for us to fully support and assist your placement.

Please upload your CV here: Dropbox CV Upload Link
Ensure you have completed and submitted this application form and uploaded your CV. CVs received without an accompanying application will not be accepted.

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* 14. If you are selected for an interview, please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements.
For example closed captioning.

Employment Information

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* 15. What is your current role?
Please note: if you are not currently employed this will not impact on your application!

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* 16. What is your employment status?

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* 17. If you are currently employed, let us know what your notice period is.

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* 18. The rad Scotland traineeship commences in August 2026. If you are offered a place, please confirm you will be available.

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* 19. We require a reference from one of the following:
Please refer to our Application Guidelines for more information on types of referees.

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* 20. Please give the name and contact details for your referee.

Marketing

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* 21. Please tick this box if you would like to be added to TRC's mailing list for news of upcoming training programmes, events and workshops.

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* 22. Where did you find out about rad?

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* 23. Have you applied to rad before?

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* 24. If you have used AI in your application, please confirm that you have used it in line with the TRC AI Policy.
Click here to have a look at the policy.

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