Academic Publishing Intern (Hybrid, Bristol)

About the role

We are looking for an Academic Publishing Intern to join our Bristol team for a 12‑week summer placement. Working hybrid, you will gain hands‑on experience in the full lifecycle of scholarly publishing, from manuscript submission to online dissemination.

Key responsibilities

• Support editorial and publishing teams with daily administrative tasks.
• Assist with manuscript tracking, data verification and system updates.
• Prepare content for digital publication and ensure quality and accuracy.
• Liaise with internal teams to streamline publishing workflows.
• Contribute to project work and process improvement initiatives.

Required profile

• Based in or near Bristol.
• Enthusiastic about academic publishing, scientific research or science communication.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Clear communicator who works well collaboratively and independently.

Required skills

What we offer

• £14.25 per hour (including holiday pay) on a temporary contract.
• Practical experience in a professional publishing environment.
• Exposure to editorial processes and career pathways in academic publishing.
• Opportunity to develop transferable skills such as communication, organisation and stakeholder engagement.