rad 2025/26 – Meet the Trainees

rad is a paid eight-month traineeship within a Scottish independent television production company which includes full training throughout the placement.

The programme is aimed at those 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.

The programme is funded by Screen Scotland, BBC Nations, Channel 4 and BBC Studios.

Find out more about the selected trainees below.

rad Trainees 

Aidan is a graduate of the BA in Filmmaking from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and holds an MA in TV Fiction Writing from Glasgow Caledonian University. He has gained hands-on experience through production placements at Create Anything and The Comedy Unit, as well as crewing on RTS and award-nominated short films and is fascinated by how unscripted TV can tell real stories in creative ways and provide entertainment in continuingly innovative format. Aidan is looking forward to putting into practice the production skills he has gained from these experiences and testing himself within the rigours of a full-time working industry environment. In his spare time, he can often be found writing, watching the latest TV and Film releases, walking his beloved Labrador Indy or following his favourite football team, Greenock Morton. Aidan is excited to start his career in television through the rad programme and learn from every opportunity along the way.

Alyssa graduated with a film degree from Edinburgh Napier University, where she discovered her passion for post-production. What was initially a fun way to create music videos using archived family film; Alyssa’s work as an editor eventually led to a deep appreciation of the creative potential that the edit holds. At the age of 17, Alyssa began her work in the screen arts as a Young Programmer volunteer for the Edinburgh International Film Festival, and has since gone on to edit an array of award-winning short films with creatives across Scotland. Last year, Alyssa attended the Scottish BAFTA’s where “Care”, a short drama that she edited, was nominated for best short film. Alyssa now looks forward to further developing her skillset and deepening her understanding of post-production as she delves into the exciting world of television.

In May 2025, Gabrielle completed a BA (hons) in Film at Edinburgh Napier University. During her time in Edinburgh she volunteered at local film festivals, did sound design and recording for shorts currently running the festival circuit, and volunteered in a production assistant role recording and collecting local stories for 900 Voices, a sound art installation at St. Giles summer 2024.
Now at a liminal point in her career, she is excited to get involved in the TV industry and to further her production skills. She has a variety of ecological based work experience, in both film and as an educator on a farm. Wildlife filmmaking and TV Docs are an important part of raising awareness on our climate and ecosystems, and she is excited about their potential and place on the world stage to spur on important conversations.
She is looking forward to supporting and developing the making of these series and films as a Production Assistant/Researcher, and is thankful to TRC and Maramedia for their dedication to inclusivity in the TV landscape.

Jed has always been interested in storytelling from a young age. Whether it was books, film and TV or songs, stories have always been at the heart of his interests. This led him to study journalism at the University of Stirling, which further emboldened his desire to seek out and tell the stories of everyday people. After graduating he undertook a course as a production runner where he discovered an interest in working in film and TV. He’s excited to put his ability to write, brainstorm and uncover interesting stories and people to use working as a Development Researcher.

Lee had a love of TV from an early age, creating imaginary live broadcasts with his cousins from his living room during his childhood. After working in an abattoir in Wexford, Ireland, Lee decided it was time to pursue his dreams in media.. After completing courses in North East Scotland College in Aberdeen he progressed to study Broadcast Production in the University of the West of Scotland in Ayr. Throughout his studies Lee took every opportunity that came his way to build his experience and knowledge, leading to opportunities as lead camera for Glasgow City Football Club for 23/24 season and freelance Main Control Room Operator in QTV before graduating in July 2025. Lee loves watching documentaries and property shows, and can’t wait to play his part in creating entertaining TV for a diverse audience during his placement with IWC during the rad traineeship.

Lori is a creative from West Lothian with a background in events, digital content creation, and grassroots film. After graduating from Queen Margaret University with a degree in PR, Marketing and Communications, she worked across major events like the Edinburgh Fringe and the Scottish Open, while developing her production skills through community film and short-form projects.

She now co-runs Abstract Camera, an Edinburgh-based production group, and has taken part in programmes like NFTS: Set Ready and SEE: Through the Lens. Lori has a love for the weird, wonderful, and real-life stories that unscripted thrives on, and is excited to bring her creativity, curiosity, and ever-growing collection of production mood boards to the rad traineeship.

Mairi, originally from the Scottish Highlands, graduated from Queen Margaret University with a BA in Film and Media, developing both practical filmmaking skills and a strong understanding of screen theory. More recently, she has gained hands-on experience in short film production, taking on a variety of crew roles while balancing a full-time job outside the industry. Now ready to step into professional TV through the rad traineeship, Mairi is committed to making the most of this opportunity to build a career in film and TV, with a long-term goal of using the medium as a tool for social change.

Thomas has always had a passion for storytelling and realised media was the way to go after a short Glasgow Conservatoire filmmaking course. After working on some short films and with an orchestra early on he discovered his love of editing in unscripted and scripted content. He went on to do a BA in Film at Edinburgh Napier University during which he worked on many projects, from TEDx talks to filming Edinburgh Fringe shows and has loved working on sets all over Scotland. Thomas developed his skills in all aspects of production but has kept his aptitude and love for editing. He currently plays for an all-inclusive rugby team and contributes to creating content for their social media and works on small film projects when he can. He is thrilled at the opportunity to train and work with TRC and Serious Facilities to help guide him along his path into the world of unscripted TV editing and looks forward to meeting others in the industry.

rad Scotland is funded by Screen Scotland, BBC Nations, Channel 4 and BBC Studios.