My name is Leah, and I have recently completed a PR internship at Wildwood Plus and am beginning my third and final year at university, where I am studying for a BA in Journalism. I first became interested in PR when I started exploring the different career paths available through my degree, which is when I discovered Wildwood Plus and the exciting work that they do.
I was lucky enough to be offered a summer internship position at Wildwood Plus, which I started in July 2025. Over the last three months of working alongside the team, I have developed a range of skills that will be essential for my future in the industry.
During my internship, my role focused primarily in supporting the Build and Design team with the Interior Design Business (IDB) podcast. This involved writing LinkedIn blog posts to promote events and new episodes, creating engaging social media content to encourage audience interaction, and helping to grow the podcast’s presence on platforms such as Instagram and YouTube.
Seeing a live podcast recording
I particularly enjoyed being invited to live podcast recording events. The IDB podcast team took me to three live recordings in three different locations with different dynamics. My favourite recording was at Design Centre’s Focus/25 event, which took place inside the Soho Lighting showroom and had a live audience. Attending these recordings gave me insight into the professional recording process, editing decisions, and audience-focused content creation. These experiences also closely tied in with my university course subjects and will be especially useful as I produce audio content in my final year.
Diverse industry experience
In addition to podcast related work, I also supported colleagues across other departments. This included creating posts and captions for different clients, assisting with client communications, and taking on general administrative tasks. The variety of projects meant no two days were ever the same, which allowed me to gain experience across different areas of the industry and clarify the career direction I would like to pursue.
Throughout my time at Wildwood Plus, I enhanced my creativity and adaptability by tailoring content to suit different platforms and audiences. I strengthened my writing skills, deepened my understanding of SEO, and learned the importance of organisation and preparation for a fast-paced work environment. Most importantly, I built my confidence in sharing my own ideas, which allowed me to contribute meaningfully to the teams work and push myself to new levels of growth.
Looking ahead
I am incredibly grateful to the team at Wildwood Plus for their support and encouragement throughout my internship. With great delight, I can announce that I have been offered the opportunity to continue to work for Wildwood Plus whilst I finish my degree. I look forward to further developing my skills and gaining deeper, professional insights into the industry.
