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Are you looking for an internship that provides hands-on experience in educational publishing and the chance to make connections at one of the largest publishers of education and research content?
The Springer Nature Opening Doors Education Publishing internship, with Macmillan Education is a paid opportunity in the UK to gain experience in editorial, rights, sales and marketing in a thriving publishing department dedicated to providing resources to schools in the Caribbean.
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 Caribbean Schools team, part of the Macmillan Education division of Springer Nature. If selected for this internship, you will be developing skills, experience and insight into a thriving educational publishing business across all its publishing, editorial, rights, sales and marketing functions.
What’s in it for you?
- A unique opportunity to be a part of a small and dynamic publishing team working within a leading academic publishing group, that focuses on the key market of Caribbean schools
- Experience of the full product lifecycle from conception through to production, marketing and selling
- Guidance and support from experienced team members
- 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 that connects 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
Macmillan Education Caribbean are a well-established, outgoing, mutually supportive, friendly multifunctional team working within Springer Nature, based in their Kings Cross offices.
We are proud that for 70 years we have published the leading resources used in Caribbean schools that provide support for Caribbean ministries of education, teachers and students. We publish a wide range of components, across many subject areas and at all levels of school education. Creatively, we maintain and grow our Caribbean business, relationships and revenue streams.
About you
- Available to start in June 2024 for an internship of up to six months
- Can demonstrate an active interest in a career that shares our passions for education, publishing and the Caribbean region
- Proficient in English.
How to apply
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 and how you feel you could contribute to diversity, equity and inclusion in our organisation, our content, or both. You may also submit writing samples — such as links to a blog or any previously published 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 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 springernatureukcareers@springernature.com so we can make all necessary accommodations.
If you're looking to kick-start your career in educational publishing, apply today and you could be part of the next generation shaping our industry.
