Intern at Springer Medizin, Springer Nature Opening Doors Programme

Springer Medizin provides high-quality specialized information and services for all stakeholders in the German-speaking healthcare sector. Our product range includes journals, newspapers, books, as well as extensive digital offerings tailored to all groups of physicians, dentists, pharmacists, and decision-makers in healthcare policy. Our publishing products are distinguished by their excellent connections to scientific societies, professional associations, editors, and specialist authors. For more information, visit springermedizin.de and @SpringerMedizin.

Job Title: Intern at Springer Medizin, Springer Nature Opening Doors Programme

Location: Neu Isenburg & Berlin – Hybrid Working Model        

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, at Springer Medizin 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 6 months at Springer Medizin division of Springer Nature. Two months of the internship will take place at the office of the Ärzte Zeitung in Neu-Isenburg. For the additional 4 months you will have the opportunity to work alongside our sales and marketing teams in our Berlin office.

Role responsabilities:

• Experience journalism for a well-informed specialist audience;
• Creating journalistic reports and interviews (including podcasts);
• Editing articles;
• Editorial management of one of the most up-to-date online media in the healthcare sector in Germany;
• Learning SEO techniques and social media;
• Planning, organising and producing newspaper editions;
• Attending background discussions and press conferences;

What's in it for you?

• Developing skills in journalism and working in an editorial team that is passionate about healthcare sector;
• A stipend for the duration of the internship: 1985 Euro monthly and 36,5 h weekly working hours, accommodation during your stay in Neu-Isenburg;
• 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 you:

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate programme, or be a recent graduate;
• Available to start in June 2024 for an internship of 6 months;
• Strong interest in research publishing;
• Fluent in German and English and have an existing right to work in Germany;

How to apply: Application deadline April 14th, 2024

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 the Hauptstadtbüro der Ärzte Zeitung on a hybrid working model.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application or any pre-employment testing, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employment selection process due to disability, neurodivergence or a chronic condition, please direct your inquiries to svea.lehmann@springernature.com.

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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Internal applicants: We recommend that you speak with your manager once the interview process has begun. At the point of offer acceptance, it is necessary for you to inform your manager. If for any reason you are unable to do so, please contact the HR department, who can assist you as needed.

At Springer Nature, we value the diversity of our teams and actively work towards an inclusive organizational culture where people are treated fairly, can bring their differences to work, and thrive. We empower our colleagues and value their diverse perspectives as we strive to attract, nurture, and develop the best talent. Springer Nature was awarded Diversity Team of the Year at the 2022 British Diversity Awards. Learn more about our work on diversity, equity, and inclusion here: .

For more information on career opportunities at Springer Nature, please visit https://careers.springernature.com/.