Video Editing and Marketing - Internship

Who Are We Speed NetworkNow is a fast-growing, innovation-driven startup based in London. We create structured networking experiences for entrepreneurs, startups, freelancers and professionals, while building a wider ecosystem around content, business growth, education and technology. As our events, community and digital presence grow, video and marketing are becoming increasingly important parts of how we communicate our story and reach new audiences. This internship is designed for someone who wants practical exposure to video editing, social media marketing, content creation, storytelling and digital growth while learning directly from a growing startup. About the Learning Experience This is a learning-focused internship built around how video content supports marketing and brand growth. You'll gain exposure to the full creative process: Raw footage → Story → Edit → Publish → Analyse → Improve Depending on current projects, you may have opportunities to work with:

• Event footage
• Founder interviews
• Testimonials
• Podcasts
• Behind-the-scenes clips
• Educational content
• Networking moments
• Promotional content
• Social media campaigns The focus is not simply on producing videos. It is on understanding why certain content works, who it is for, how it supports a marketing goal, and how it can be improved over time. What You May Learn During the internship, you may gain practical exposure to:
• Editing short-form videos for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts and LinkedIn
• Selecting strong moments from longer recordings
• Writing or refining hooks and short-form scripts
• Improving pacing, captions, subtitles and storytelling
• Using B-roll, music, text and simple motion graphics
• Repurposing long-form content into multiple short-form assets
• Adapting content for different platforms and audiences
• Understanding brand voice and messaging
• Creating content around events, campaigns and founder insights
• Supporting social media and digital marketing activity
• Reviewing performance and learning from engagement data
• Using AI tools to support research, scripting, editing and content development Video Editing & Storytelling You'll explore how strong editing can turn ordinary footage into content that is clear, engaging and useful. You may practise:
• Short-form editing
• Event recap content
• Founder-led videos
• Testimonials
• Podcast clips
• Educational content
• Promotional edits
• Trend-led formats
• Captioning and subtitles
• Story structure
• Audience retention You'll also learn when an edit needs more energy and effects — and when a simpler, cleaner approach works better. Marketing & Content Growth Alongside editing, you'll gain exposure to the marketing thinking behind the content. You may explore questions such as:
• Who is this content for?
• What should the viewer understand or feel?
• What action should they take next?
• Which platform is most suitable?
• How should the same idea change across different channels?
• Why did one video perform better than another?
• What should we repeat, test or improve? This gives you the opportunity to develop both creative skills and commercial awareness. AI & Creative Tools You may also explore how modern creative teams use AI to support content production. Depending on projects, this may include tools such as:
• ChatGPT / OpenAI
• Sora
• Midjourney
• ElevenLabs
• AI transcription and captioning tools
• AI-assisted editing and research tools You may learn how AI can support:
• Script ideas
• Hook generation
• Storyboarding
• Research
• Content repurposing
• Voiceover
• Captions
• Creative concepts
• Workflow efficiency No previous AI experience is required. The goal is to understand how AI can support creativity without replacing human judgement, originality and storytelling. Learn Directly From Our Founders & Creative Team You'll have opportunities to learn from our founders, marketing team and creative collaborators. You may gain insight into:
• Content strategy
• Social media growth
• Brand communication
• Personal branding
• Audience engagement
• Campaign thinking
• Startup marketing
• Storytelling for business You'll also receive feedback on your edits, ideas and creative decisions so you can better understand what works and how to improve. Where This Experience Could Take You This internship may be useful if you are exploring careers such as:
• Video Editor
• Junior Video Editor
• Content Creator
• Social Media Executive
• Content Marketing Executive
• Creative Content Producer
• Junior Content Producer
• Digital Marketing Executive
• Social Media Content Creator
• Multimedia Producer
• Brand Content Assistant
• Creative Marketing Assistant
• Short-Form Video Editor It may also be useful if you want to freelance or build your own content channels in the future. What You May Gain By the end of the internship, you may have developed:
• Stronger short-form editing skills
• Better storytelling and pacing
• Greater understanding of content marketing
• Experience adapting videos for different platforms
• Exposure to real startup marketing activity
• Experience receiving and applying creative feedback
• Better understanding of audience engagement and performance
• Exposure to AI-assisted creative workflows
• Portfolio-ready video and marketing examples
• A clearer idea of which creative or marketing career path interests you Time Commitment & Format
• Duration: 6 months
• Typical Commitment: Approximately 15–20 hours per week
• Format: Remote-first, with optional in-person collaboration in London
• Schedule: Flexible, with one weekly team meeting The internship is designed to support learning alongside studies, professional development or part-time work. Important Information This is an UNPAID learning and development internship focused on practical exposure, mentorship, portfolio development and creative learning. It is intended for individuals who want to develop their video editing, marketing and digital content skills while learning within a startup environment. The internship is voluntary and flexible to support learning alongside studies or part-time work. Participation does not guarantee future employment or a paid position. We are committed to creating a supportive and creative environment where participants can ask questions, experiment, receive feedback and develop their skills.