Group Production Intern (m/w/d), Springer Nature Opening Doors Programme

Job Title: Group Production Intern (m/w/d), Springer Nature Opening Doors Programme 

Location: Heidelberg

Application deadline: 14th of March 2025

About Springer Nature Group

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About the role

Are you looking for an internship that provides hands-on experience in research publishing and the chance to make connections at one of the largest publishers of education and research content? 

The Springer Nature Opening Doors internship, Group Production is a paid opportunity in Germany to gain experience in research and science news publishing in our journals, books or magazines.   

Many groups and perspectives are currently underrepresented in the publishing industry, which is a challenge that we are actively trying to address at Springer Nature. We are seeking candidates who believe they can contribute to diversity, equity and inclusion in our organisation, in our content, or both. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, and we particularly encourage candidates from historically underrepresented groups to apply, including but not limited to Black people, Indigenous people and people of colour, people from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds, LGBTQ+ people, people from underrepresented social castes, religious minorities and people with a disability and/or a neurodivergent condition.  

The successful applicant will spend up to six months within Group Production part of the Research Publishing division of Springer Nature. If selected for this internship, you will:

• Learn the functions and workflows of one of the industry’s leading publishers. 

• Get involved in all phases of the publishing life cycle 

• Provide support to our staff in various departments across the group’s Production Operations  

• Help optimize the use of data to improve processes and automation 

• Work in a results-oriented and collaborative environment 

• Receive excellent team support and coaching on the job. 

What’s in it for you?

• Developing skills in process management and optimization, data analytics and production technology 

• Hands-on experience at one of the largest academic publishing groups and the opportunity to learn from experienced publishing professionals 
  

• Support from a buddy from one of Springer Nature’s employee networks that connect people who share a common identity.  

• Access to career development, training and events, including an overview of different business areas at Springer Nature and advice on the job application process 
  

• The opportunity to work on projects related to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the publishing industry.  

About us:

Group Production serves the entire Springer Nature Group and is responsible for its publication output in all relevant formats, both print and electronic. Our mission is to be the bridge from the author's computer to the global audience, built on a partnership of people and systems. Group Production is organized as a matrix-style organization and team members are located worldwide. We are committed to process and product innovation to provide best-in-class author services and ensure high standards in both the publishing experience and the final product.

About you: 

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate programme, or be a recent graduate studying media technology, digital media, computer science or a similar area of study 

• Available to start in June 2025 for an internship of up to six months 

• Strong interest in research publishing  

• Knowledge of process optimization and workflow automation 

• Experience in print and online publishing formats and tools (XML, HTML, ePub) 

• Confident with data analysis and visualization as well as data-driven insight generation 

• Knowledge of programming with scripting language (Python or similar) 

• Fluent in English, knowledge of other languages advantageous 

• Have an existing right to live and work in Germany 

How to apply: Application deadline March 14th, 2025 

Please send a resume and a short supporting statement in a cover letter (no more than 500 words) that explains what you will bring to this role and how you feel you could contribute to diversity, equity and inclusion in our organization, our content, or both.  

The internship will start in June for a duration of maximum 6 months and is based in Springer Nature’s Dordrecht offices on a hybrid working model with up to three days a week working from home.  

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employment selection process due to disability, neurodivergence or a chronic condition, please direct your inquiries to Laura Gonzalez Gascon (laura.gonzalez@springernature.com) - CoE Talent Attraction.

If you're looking to kick-start your career in Research publishing, apply today and you could be part of the next generation shaping our industry.  

There are additional intern positions available across Springer Nature as part of this programme - find out more about other available opportunities. 

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Job Posting End Date:

14-03-2025

Summary

• Location: Heidelberg
• Type: Full time