Communications, PR and Content Marketing Intern at Tenex

Company Overview: TENEX is an AI-native, automation-first, built-for-scale Managed Detection and Response (MDR) provider. We are a force multiplier for defenders, helping organizations enhance their cybersecurity posture through advanced threat detection, rapid response, and continuous protection. Our team is composed of industry experts with deep experience in cybersecurity, automation and AI-driven solutions. Backed by leading investors, we are rapidly growing and seeking top talent to join our mission of revolutionizing the AI-Native MDR landscape. We’re a fast growing startup backed by industry experts and top tier investors led by Crosspoint Capital Partners and also backed by Shield Capital, DTCP (formerly Deutsche Telekom Capital Partners), Deepwork Capital, and the Florida Opportunity Fund. Seed round led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z). As an early employee, you’ll play a meaningful role in defining and building our culture. Get in on the ground floor. We’re a small but well-funded team that just raised a substantial round – joining now comes with limited risk and unlimited upside. Culture is one of the most important things at TENEX.AI [Upgrade to PRO to see link] our culture deck at culture.tenex.ai [Upgrade to PRO to see link] to witness how we embody it, prioritizing the irreplaceable collaboration and community of in-person work. ABOUT THE ROLE TENEX.AI [Upgrade to PRO to see link] operates in one of the most complex, high-stakes categories in technology — cybersecurity. That means our content and communications can't just fill a page or land in an inbox. They have to educate decision-makers, build credibility with analysts and press, and move buyers. We're looking for a Content, Communications & PR Intern who can write with clarity and conviction across every format and every audience — from blog readers and podcast listeners to industry analysts and journalists. This is a writing-first role that also requires strategic thinking, a nose for a good story, and the drive to connect ideas to outcomes. You'll be the intern who owns the narrative — across long-form content, media outreach, analyst engagement, executive interviews, and the scripts that power our podcasts and webinars. WHAT YOU'LL DO Blog & Long-Form Content • Research, outline, and write original blog posts on cybersecurity, MDR, threat detection, AI, and industry trends • Develop thought leadership articles that position executives as credible, trusted voices in the market • Optimize content for SEO — keyword research, metadata, internal linking, and readability • Repurpose long-form content into shorter formats: social snippets, email teasers, and pull quotes • Maintain an editorial calendar and manage drafts through review and publishing workflows Podcast Scripting & Show Content • Write episode outlines, host briefs, and interview question guides for the podcast • Draft intro/outro scripts, segment transitions, and episode descriptions • Develop guest prep materials and talking point guides for executive and external speakers • Write show notes, episode summaries, and cross-channel promotional copy Webinar & Presentation Writing • Write webinar narratives, speaker scripts, and slide copy from concept to run-of-show • Develop registration page copy, email sequences (invite, reminder, follow-up), and post-event recap messaging • Craft on-screen text, poll questions, and CTA language that drives engagement during live sessions Communications & Public Relations • Draft press releases, media advisories, and company announcements for product launches, partnerships, and milestones • Support media list building — research relevant cybersecurity, tech, and business journalists and outlets • Assist with pitching story angles to press and tracking media coverage and pickup • Write executive bios, speaker abstracts, and award submission narratives • Maintain a PR activity log and media coverage tracker to report on share of voice and earned media • Help develop and manage a crisis communications draft library — key messages and holding statements for common scenarios Analyst Relations • Support preparation for analyst briefings with Gartner, Forrester, IDC, and other relevant research firms • Help compile briefing documents, company positioning summaries, and competitive landscape overviews • Research analyst coverage of the MDR and cybersecurity market to inform messaging and positioning • Draft follow-up materials and responses to analyst inquiries • Track analyst mentions, reports, and Magic Quadrant / Wave coverage Executive Interviews & Spokesperson Support • Prepare interview briefs and talking point guides for executive media appearances, podcast guest spots, and speaking engagements • Draft Q&A prep documents for anticipated journalist and analyst questions • Ghostwrite contributed articles, LinkedIn thought leadership posts, and bylined pieces for executives • Support executive visibility strategy — identify media, podcast, and speaking opportunities to pitch • Conduct background research on interviewers, journalists, and outlets prior to executive engagements Content Strategy & Distribution • Contribute to content pillar planning — what topics, formats, and cadences move the needle • Support campaign briefs with messaging frameworks and audience-specific copy variations • Collaborate with the Social & Design intern to ensure written content translates into strong visual assets • Track content performance (traffic, engagement, leads, share of voice) and use data to sharpen future work WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR • Exceptional writer — clear, concise, and compelling across formats (blog, script, press release, email, exec brief) • Ability to simplify complex technical concepts without losing accuracy or credibility • Curiosity about cybersecurity, AI, and enterprise technology — you don't need to be an expert, but you need to want to be • Comfortable writing for different voices and audiences — from a CISO reading a whitepaper to a journalist scanning a pitch • Research skills: you can go from knowing nothing about a topic to writing confidently about it • Understanding of PR fundamentals — media relations, news hooks, earned media, and spokesperson management • Bonus: Experience with HubSpot, Muck Rack, Cision, WordPress, or similar tools • Bonus: Podcast writing, scriptwriting, journalism, or broadcast media background WHAT YOU'LL GAIN • A byline — your work will be published and attributed to you or closely tied to your voice • Real PR experience: pitching press, supporting analyst briefings, and drafting executive communications • A portfolio spanning blog posts, press releases, podcast scripts, webinar content, and exec communications • Exposure to how content and PR drive brand authority, analyst positioning, and demand generation in B2B • Direct mentorship from senior marketing leadership at a fast-growing cybersecurity company IDEAL CANDIDATE • You write the way people actually talk — not like a press release (but you can write those too) • You understand that every audience is different and adjust your voice accordingly • You ask 'so what?' before hitting publish — every piece of content needs a purpose • You take feedback well and edit without ego • You're proactive: you pitch ideas, spot stories worth telling, and don't wait for assignments • You're comfortable working with executives and helping them sound like the best version of themselves EDUCATION & BACKGROUND • Pursuing a degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Marketing, PR, or a related field • Writing samples or a portfolio required — blog posts, press releases, scripts, newsletters, or campus media all count • Campus newspaper, PR club, podcast, or communications experience is a strong plus • Open to any major; what matters is that you can write, you can think, and you understand how a story works CAPSTONE/SEMESTER END PROJECT — RESUME-WORTHY DELIVERABLE Your capstone is a Content & Communications Program built from scratch and presented to Marketing leadership — a real, publishable body of work that demonstrates your range as both a content marketer and communications strategist. You'll Build: • A 90-day editorial calendar with 4-6 published or publication-ready blog posts aligned to key themes (MDR, AI, AI-SOC, threat detection, SOC operations) • Scripts and show notes for 1-2 podcast episodes, production-ready • Full webinar content package for one live session: narrative script, slide copy, registration copy, email sequence, and post-event recap • A PR toolkit — 2 press releases, a media pitch template, target journalist and outlet list, and an earned media tracking framework • An analyst briefing document for a simulated Analyst engagement — company overview, differentiation narrative, and supporting proof points • An executive communications guide — spokesperson messaging, anticipated Q&As, and a contributed article ghostwritten for an executive • A messaging and tone-of-voice guide to serve as a reference for future content and communications work You'll Present: • Your full content and communications portfolio to Marketing leadership • Strategic rationale behind content topics, PR angles, and analyst positioning choices • Performance data and insights: what drove traffic, engagement, and coverage — and what you'd do differently What You Walk Away With: • A published content and PR portfolio from a venture-backed cybersecurity company • Demonstrated ability to write across every format that matters in B2B marketing and communications • Real-world experience supporting analyst relations, media outreach, and executive visibility programs • Proof that you can connect storytelling to business outcomes — the skill every communications career is built on