Speed NetworkNow
Speed NetworkNow - Public Relations (PR) & Communications Intern
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Who Are We
Speed NetworkNow is a fast-growing, innovation-driven startup based in London. We specialise in creating powerful structured networking experiences for entrepreneurs, startups, freelancers and professionals who want to make high-impact connections fast.
We’re building a next-generation business ecosystem that brings together:
- Content & Brand Building: Podcasts, videos, campaigns and thought leadership that increase visibility and credibility
- Data-Driven Matchmaking: Intelligent systems that connect people with the right opportunities
- Business Strategy & Education: Workshops, training and resources that help entrepreneurs grow
Our mission is to make meaningful business connections more accessible, purposeful and scalable.
As our brand grows, PR and communications will play an important role in helping us tell our story, build credibility, create partnerships and reach new audiences.
What Does This Entail
This internship is designed for someone interested in public relations, communications, media outreach, brand storytelling and startup growth.
You’ll gain practical experience helping Speed NetworkNow communicate its story to journalists, publications, creators, partners and wider business communities.
This is not just about writing press releases. You’ll learn how PR works across storytelling, research, outreach, relationship-building, thought leadership, events and digital communications.
You’ll have the chance to:
- Research journalists, publications, podcasts, newsletters and media opportunities relevant to entrepreneurship, startups, business and networking
- Help identify newsworthy stories, angles and PR opportunities around Speed NetworkNow
- Draft press releases, media pitches, founder profiles and outreach messages
- Build and maintain targeted media and contact lists
- Support outreach to journalists, podcast hosts, creators, event organisers and potential partners
- Help secure opportunities for interviews, features, podcasts, collaborations and event coverage
- Support founder thought leadership and personal branding
- Research industry trends and current conversations to identify timely PR opportunities
- Assist with communications around events, launches, partnerships and company milestones
- Track outreach, responses, coverage and PR activity
- Support brand reputation and consistent messaging across communications
You’ll receive guidance and feedback while gradually taking greater ownership of outreach and communications projects.
Your Main Focus
- Find relevant journalists, media outlets, podcasts and creators
- Identify strong stories and angles that could attract attention
- Write clear, concise and personalised outreach
- Help position Speed NetworkNow and its founders as credible voices in entrepreneurship, networking and business growth
- Build relationships rather than sending generic mass pitches
- Track outreach and follow up professionally
- Support PR campaigns around events, partnerships, announcements and thought leadership
Who Is This Opportunity For
This internship could suit:
- Aspiring PR & Communications Professionals Looking to gain practical experience in media relations, outreach and brand communications.
- Marketing & Content Candidates Interested in developing stronger skills in storytelling, reputation building and earned media.
- Journalism or Media Students Interested in understanding PR from the other side of the journalist-brand relationship.
- Business & Entrepreneurship Students Curious about how startups build visibility, credibility and relationships.
- Strong Writers & Researchers People who enjoy researching, identifying opportunities and communicating ideas clearly.
- Relationship Builders People who enjoy reaching out, starting conversations and building professional connections.
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You do not need previous professional PR experience. What matters most is that you are curious, confident in written communication, willing to research, comfortable reaching out to people and open to learning through feedback.
You’re a Great Fit If
- You communicate clearly and professionally
- You enjoy researching people, companies, publications and opportunities
- You can understand what makes a story interesting to different audiences
- You are comfortable writing emails and personalised outreach
- You can follow up without becoming discouraged if people do not respond immediately
- You are organised and able to keep track of contacts and conversations
- You are proactive and willing to suggest new ideas
- You are open to feedback and comfortable rewriting or improving your work
- You are interested in startups, entrepreneurship, networking, business or media
- Bonus: You already have experience with journalism, PR, communications, content marketing, LinkedIn, newsletters, outreach or media research.
Tools You’ll Likely Use
- Google Workspace
- Google Sheets
- Media and journalist research tools
- CRM or outreach tracking systems
- AI tools such as ChatGPT/OpenAI for research, ideation and drafting
- Canva for simple PR and media assets
- Email outreach tools
- Social media and analytics platforms
You may also be introduced to additional PR, media-monitoring and outreach tools depending on projects.
How You’ll Use AI
You’ll learn how AI can support modern PR and communications by helping to:
- Research journalists, publications and relevant media opportunities
- Identify potential story angles
- Draft and refine press releases and media pitches
- Personalise outreach more efficiently
- Summarise industry news and trends
- Repurpose founder insights into thought-leadership content
- Organise research and communications workflows
AI should support good judgement, not replace it. You’ll also learn where human relationship-building, creativity and context remain essential.
What You’ll Get
- Practical experience working on real PR and communications activity
- Experience researching and approaching journalists, creators and partners
- Press releases and media pitches you can include in your portfolio
- Exposure to founder communications and thought leadership
- Understanding of how startups build credibility and visibility
- Experience supporting launches, events and partnership communications
- Mentorship and regular feedback
- A recommendation and portfolio material for future roles upon successful completion
This is designed to give you experience you can genuinely talk about in future interviews.
Time Commitment & Expectations
This internship is designed to be flexible, practical and immersive.
You’ll contribute to live communications and PR projects directly connected to Speed NetworkNow’s growth.
- Duration: 6 months
- Commitment: Approx. 15–20 hours per week
- Format: Remote, with optional in-person collaboration in London
- Schedule: Flexible hours, with one core weekly team meeting and agreed deliverables
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Expectations From You
- Be consistent, reliable and proactive
- Take ownership of agreed tasks
- Communicate clearly and professionally
- Research thoroughly before reaching out
- Be comfortable following up and handling non-responses
- Embrace feedback and iteration
- Bring ideas and identify opportunities proactively
- Represent Speed NetworkNow professionally in external communications
- Stay curious and willing to learn
PR often involves persistence. Not every journalist, creator or partner will respond, so we particularly value people who can stay positive, professional and resilient while continually improving their approach.
Learn Directly From Our Founders
You’ll have the opportunity to work closely with our founders and marketing team, gaining insight into:
- Startup storytelling
- Founder positioning
- Media outreach
- Personal branding
- Partnerships
- Thought leadership
- Community building
- Business growth
We’ll also help you strengthen your LinkedIn profile and professional portfolio so you can clearly demonstrate what you have learned and contributed.
Who We’re Looking For Beyond Skills
- Proactive & Resourceful Someone who does not wait for every answer to be provided, but is willing to research, think and suggest solutions.
- Strong Communicator Someone who understands that the same story may need to be communicated differently to a journalist, founder, creator, partner or customer.
- Resilient PR involves follow-ups, rejection and unanswered messages. We want someone who can learn from this rather than become discouraged.
- Curious Someone who wants to understand industries, people, trends and what makes stories interesting.
- Open to Feedback Someone comfortable receiving edits, rewriting pitches and improving their communication over time.
- Interested in Building We are a startup, so we particularly value candidates who are excited by the opportunity to help shape something as it grows rather than simply observe from the sidelines.
Apply Today
If you’re interested in PR, communications, media, storytelling and startup growth — and you’re ready to learn by doing — we’d love to hear from you.
We’ll review your application, learn more about your interests and experience, and hopefully welcome you to the Speed NetworkNow team.
Disclaimer
This internship is an UNPAID learning and development opportunity designed to provide hands-on experience, mentorship and real-world PR and communications skills.
It does not constitute an employment contract and participants are not considered employees of Speed NetworkNow.
The internship is voluntary and flexible to support professional development alongside study or part-time work. Participants are not entitled to the National Minimum Wage under UK law, as this role is offered strictly as a training experience.
By joining the internship, you agree to:
- Participate in good faith for the purpose of learning
- Use the experience to develop your skills and professional portfolio
- Receive mentorship, guidance and feedback from our team without expectation of compensation
We are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive and professional environment where interns can learn, experiment and grow.
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