Publishing Operations Project Intern

Publishing Operations Project Intern, Springer Nature Opening Doors Programme

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

The Springer Nature Opening Doors internship is a paid opportunity in London (United Kingdom) for students and recent graduates to gain experience in research, education and science news publishing in our journals, books or magazines.

Many perspectives and lived experiences remain underrepresented in the publishing industry. This underrepresentation has historically affected a wide range of groups, including Black people, Indigenous people, and people of colour, first generation university students, people from socio economically disadvantaged backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities, people from underrepresented social castes, religious minorities and people with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions.

We are looking for talented candidates from all backgrounds, with excellent skills in a range of fields, and we are committed to creating an inclusive internship, with a cohort that reflects a broad range of voices and experiences.

The successful applicant will spend six months within the Group Publishing Operations (GPO), part of Springer Nature's Group Functions. If selected for this internship, you will:

• In collaboration with the Head of Strategic Delivery (as well as the wider GPO team), support a variety of initiatives across GPO's technology, transformation and quality focus areas.

• Assist with the planning, coordination and/or delivery of initiatives led by the GPO teams, helping track progress, milestones, and action items.

• Conduct basic research, analysis or benchmarking to support operational initiatives with support from senior team members.

• Help maintain resources such as guides, templates, and knowledge bases.

• Liaise with stakeholders across Publishing, Technology, Editorial, or other functions as needed.

• Provide ad hoc support to colleagues across the team, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.

• Provide general administrative assistance to project leads.

• Actively participate in team meetings, training sessions and workshops.

What's in it for you?

• Developing your organisation, communication, interpersonal and project coordination skills;

• A paid internship, equivalent to the London living wage.

• 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;

• 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 inclusion and sustainability in the publishing industry.

About us:

Springer Nature's Group Publishing Operations team (GPO) performs and oversees manuscript screening operations across Springer Nature's journals portfolio. GPO also manages the various peer-review systems used by authors, editors and reviewers as part of submit-to-accept processes.

Our 'article-level' activities are largely supported by 400+ BPO staff across multiple locations. Our 'journal-level' activities are largely supported by 50 Springer Nature staff across multiple locations, who also contribute to projects in one of three main areas: technology, transformation and quality.

About you:

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate programme, or a recent graduate

• Available to start at the beginning of June 2026 for an internship of six months

• Strong interest in research publishing

• Solid organisation and project coordination skills

• Excellent communication and English language skills - both written and verbal

• Strong interpersonal skills with confidence to communicate clearly

• Familiarity with office software skills, ideally in managing spreadsheets and presentations.

How to apply: Application deadline 9th March 2026

Please send a CV and a short supporting statement in a cover letter (no more than 500 words) that explains what you will bring to this role.

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

If you have any access needs related to disability, neurodivergence or a chronic condition, please contact us at so we can make all necessary accommodations.

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 internship programme - find out more about other available opportunities .