Business Intelligence - Data Analyst Intern, Springer Nature Opening Doors Program

Job Title: Business Intelligence - Data Analyst Intern, Springer Nature Opening Doors Programme 

Location(s): Dordrecht
Application Deadline: 14th of March 2025

About Springer Nature Group  

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About the role 

Are you ready to turn data into actionable insights and shape the future of research publishing? 

Join us as a Business Intelligence Intern and gain hands-on experience in business intelligence, data analytics and reporting products development at one of the largest publishers of education and research content. 

The Springer Nature Opening Doors internship -Business Intelligence Data Analyst, 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 the Business Intelligence team, part of the Publishing Performance and Intelligence group, a Research Publishing division of Springer Nature. If selected for this internship, you will: 

• Leverage Data Analytics: Analyze large datasets to uncover trends, patterns and actionable insights that can improve the efficiency of the publishing process  

• Monitor and Report: Build and refine dashboards and reports to track key performance indicators, such as turnaround times (TATs), across different journals, ensuring that stakeholders have real time visibility into operational performance.  

• Utilize Business Intelligence Tools: Develop interactive dashboards with real-time performance insights 

• Streamline Processes: Use data-driven insights to recommend improvements for speeding up article publication workflows, enhancing the experience for authors and editorial teams  

• Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with publishing, production, and editorial teams to implement solutions that optimize workflows and create a seamless publishing process. 

• Support Decision-Making: Provide detailed analyses that help stakeholders make smarter, data-backed decisions to drive continuous process improvement. 

• Champion Diversity and Inclusion: Participate in initiatives and projects that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in research publishing, using data to track progress and outcomes. 

What’s in it for you?  

• Developing skills in data analysis, dashboarding, project management, data products and cross-functional collaboration 

• Gaining insights into the academic publishing process and exposure to Springer Nature’s extensive journal portfolio  

• A stipend for the duration of the internship. 

• 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 Business Intelligence and Change Management team plays a key role in optimizing publication speeds and ensuring an efficient flow of articles through the submission, review, and production processes. As part of the Business Intelligence and Change Management department, one team – Article Pipeline team - focuses on analyzing turnaround times, identifying process improvements, and implementing changes that enhance the experience for authors while aligning with Springer Nature’s broader business objectives. 
 

About you:  

• Currently enrolled in a master’s or PhD program, or a recent graduate, preferably in data analytics, data science, computer science, or a related field 

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

• A working knowledge of Excel (pivot tables, charts, basic to advanced formulas) and PowerPoint for data visualization and presentation.  

• An interest in data analysis tools and techniques, familiarity with or experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI, Looker, Tableau or similar tools, and some SQL knowledge (using Google Big Query) are a plus, but we welcome candidates to learn and grow in these areas. 

• A passion for using data to drive impact  

• Proficient in English and eligible to live and work in the Netherlands  

• Comfortable commuting to our Dordrecht office at least twice per week 

• Enthusiastic about contributing to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the publishing industry 

• Analytical and detail-oriented, with the interest in data visualization, reporting and creating impactful dashboards 

• Ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams and present findings to stakeholders 

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 offices on a hybrid working model with up to three days a week working from home.  

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employment selection process due to disability, neurodivergence or a chronic condition, please direct your inquiries to Laura Gonzalez Gascon (laura.gonzalez@springernature.com) - CoE Talent Attraction .

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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