B2B Marketing Intern, Springer Nature Opening Doors Program

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, B2B Product Content, is a paid opportunity in The Netherlands 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 B2B Product Content team, part of the Research Publishing division of Springer Nature. If selected for this internship, you will be: 

• Supporting the development of marketing content for our key products targeting academic, government and corporate markets. 

• Working with stakeholders to develop design briefs, liaising with the design team to deliver customer ready assets and coordinating internal dissemination of the new collateral. 

• Undertake an audit of all B2B product content identifying where there are gaps and where updates are required. 

• Liaise with the B2B campaigns team to identify content which will support their outbound marketing campaigns. 

• Liaise with the social media marketing team to ensure they are aware of all new content and facilitate its dissemination on our various social media platforms. 

What’s in it for you? 

Learn from a supportive team of experienced marketing professionals based in the Dordrecht office and internationally. 

• Developing skills in: 

• Development of B2B content from ideation to delivery in a commercial setting. 

• Communication, interpersonal and networking. 

• Proofreading. 

• Teamwork in an international and virtual setting. 

• Project management. 

• 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: 

The B2B Product Content team is part of the larger Research Marketing function. Research Marketing is an active driver of Springer Nature’s digital transformation and significantly contribute to revenue, content growth and Springer Nature’s excellent reputation within the research community. 

About you:  

• Currently enrolled on a marketing (or related subject) undergraduate or graduate programme, or be a recent graduate  

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

• Strong interest in research publishing

• Fluent in English and have an existing right to live and work in the Netherlands 

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.  

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