Bespoke Content Creation Intern, Springer Nature Opening Doors Program

Job Title: Bespoke Content Creation Intern, Springer Nature Opening Doors Program
Location(s): Heidelberg 
Application Deadline: 14th 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, Bespoke Content Creation Team, 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 the Bespoke Content Creation Team, part of the Research Publishing division of Springer Nature. If selected for this internship, you will be: 

• Working in a graphic design role, using design software and systems to create marketing materials and related visual assets, in digital and print formats. 

• Supporting with development of design concepts, approaches, and related guidance. 

• Working closely with design and marketing colleagues globally, attending regular team and project meetings. 

What’s in it for you? 

• Developing skills in graphic design for marketing; creative thinking and problem solving; design software/systems/workflows; collaborative global working; communication. 

• 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: 

We’re a creative team that design a wide range of on and offline marketing solutions, for products and services from Springer Nature. We develop new design approaches and guidance to steer the development of marketing design, as well as crafting individual pieces and campaigns that require a special focus. Our department brings together multiple specialist teams, who we collaborate with to provide multi-channel options and campaigns. We’re globally located and connected, to support our internal marketing teams. 

About you:  

• Recent graduates with a relevant degree are required. 

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

• Good creative skills and interest in graphic design 

• Confident IT user. Experience in design software beneficial but not essential. 

• Ability to multi-task and work to deadline. 

• Good team worker. 

• Good attention to detail 

• Fluent in English and 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. You may also submit creative samples —  such as a link to a portfolio of visual work — to support your application. 

The internship will start in June for a duration of maximum 6 months and is based in Springer Nature’s Heidelberg office 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