Publishing Analytics Intern, Springer Nature Opening Doors Programme

Location: London, UK - Hybrid Working

Application deadline: 9th March 2026

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, Publishing Analytics Internship is a paid opportunity in London 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 up to six months within Content Retention, Publishing, Performance & Intelligence (PP&I) team, part of the Research Publishing division of Springer Nature. If selected for this internship, you will help shape the strategic decisions that keep high-quality research within the right journals across a complex, multi-portfolio environment. You’ll explore how content moves through our publishing ecosystem, use data to uncover patterns and opportunities, and influence the pathways that support both author experience and portfolio performance.

You’ll gain hands-on experience across strategic analysis, operational optimisation, and cross-team collaboration—working closely with publishing, editorial, and operations stakeholders. This is a role where curiosity, analytical thinking, and initiative are rewarded, and where your work directly contributes to improving the author journey and strengthening journal success. It’s an excellent launchpad for future careers in publishing strategy, Editorial operations, or growth focused analytical roles.

What’s in it for you?

• Developing structured journal groupings and recommend editor-led pathways to strengthen portfolio level Content Retention.
• Developing and monitor improvement plans for journals requiring operational changes, working closely with Transfer Hub teams to drive progress and ensure successful implementation.
• Collaborate with publishers, editors, and operational teams to enhance engagement with content retention initiatives.
• 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.
• Maintain and update key dashboards, develop and maintain transfer KPI reports, supporting improvements to reporting processes.
• Provide analytical support to optimise transfer pathways, identifying high-volume/high-value content sources.

About us:

The Content Retention team sits within the Publishing, Performance and Intelligence (PP&I) team and works closely with other teams in technology, product and publishing divisions in order to ensure our authors have the best chance of finding a home for their research in one of the journals at Springer Nature.

About you:

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate programme, or a recent graduate.
• Available to start in June 2026 for an internship of six months.
• Strong interest in research publishing.
• Strong attention to detail and confidence working with data.
• Ability to interpret complex datasets and translate insights into recommended actions.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively across teams.
• Curiosity about publishing workflows and a willingness to learn.
• Familiarity with Publishing Processes, including Publication workflows or editorial requirements.
• An understanding of Scientific Research and the motivations of authors to publish.

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 early 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 EMEACareers@springernature.com 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.