Develop and refine academic content for digital business programs, including presentations, lessons, notes, case studies, assignments, exercises, and assessments. Research business, digital marketing, AI, technology, and entrepreneurship topics; incorporate current examples and industry trends; review content for accuracy and clarity; and collaborate with academic teams and subject matter experts. Independently manage project deliverables, respond to feedback, support curriculum updates, and meet agreed timelines.
Work Timings: As per project requirements
Working Days: 5 Days a Week — We Chose Balance Over the Industry Norm
About IIDE:IIDE is India's leading digital business school, offering industry-relevant programs in digital marketing, AI, and business. With a strong focus on experiential learning, we equip students, graduates, and working professionals with the skills required to thrive in today's digital-first world.
Backed by a community of 500,000+ learners and 250+ industry experts, IIDE delivers hands-on training, real-world projects, and robust placement support. With campuses in Mumbai and Delhi, we continue to expand our presence across India and globally.
As the Freelance Academic Content Developer for IIDE’s Digital Business Programs and BDB department, you will play a pivotal role in developing high-quality, industry-relevant academic content on a project basis.
This role involves researching topics, creating and refining learning materials, developing presentations and academic resources, and ensuring that all assigned content is accurate, engaging, practical, and aligned with program learning objectives. You will independently manage academic content projects while collaborating closely with IIDE’s academic team and subject matter experts to maintain high standards across learning modules and programs.
● Academic Content Creation:
○ Develop academic presentations, lesson content, learning notes, case studies, assignments, exercises, and assessments based on project briefs.
○ Structure content in a clear, engaging, and learner-friendly manner.
○ Translate complex business, digital, and technology concepts into practical and easy-to-understand learning material.
● Research & Industry Relevance:
○ Conduct in-depth research across digital business, marketing, AI, technology, entrepreneurship, management, and related domains.
○ Identify relevant examples, tools, frameworks, case studies, statistics, and industry developments to strengthen learning content.
○ Ensure academic content reflects current business practices, emerging technologies, and market trends.
● Content Review & Enhancement:
○ Review and refine existing academic content for clarity, accuracy, relevance, consistency, and learner engagement.
○ Incorporate feedback from IIDE’s academic team, faculty members, and subject matter experts.
○ Ensure all assigned content meets IIDE’s academic quality standards and program learning objectives.
● Project Delivery & Collaboration:
○ Work closely with IIDE’s academic team on assigned modules, courses, and content development projects.
○ Independently manage deliverables and adhere to agreed project timelines and quality expectations.
○ Communicate proactively regarding project progress, feedback, content requirements, and potential roadblocks.
● Additional Duties:
○ Support curriculum updates and the development of new modules when required.
○ Contribute ideas and recommendations for improving academic content, learner engagement, and learning effectiveness.
○ Perform any other reasonable duties as requested by management, aligned with the broad scope of the position.
Who You Are:● Must-Have:
○ Strong research, writing, editing, proofreading, and content-structuring skills.
○ Excellent command of written English with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
○ Ability to simplify complex subjects into structured, engaging, and learner-friendly educational content.
○ Ability to independently manage deadlines and multiple content deliverables while maintaining quality standards.
○ Good understanding of business, digital marketing, technology, AI, or related domains.
● Should Have:
○ Prior experience in academic content development, instructional design, curriculum development, educational content, or business content writing.
○ Experience creating presentations, case studies, assignments, assessments, lesson plans, or other learning resources.
○ Strong online research, fact-checking, and information-verification skills.
○ Ability to incorporate feedback quickly and collaborate effectively with academic stakeholders and subject matter experts.
● Nice to Have:
○ Previous freelance experience with EdTech companies, educational institutions, business schools, or learning platforms.
○ Subject-matter exposure to digital business, marketing, AI, entrepreneurship, technology, or management.
○ Experience collaborating with faculty members, academicians, or industry subject matter experts.
○ Familiarity with creating practical, industry-oriented learning experiences for students and working professionals.
Why Join IIDE?- Work on academic projects for one of India's fastest-growing digital education brands.
- Build content across emerging areas of digital business, marketing, AI, technology, and entrepreneurship.
- Collaborate with experienced academicians, faculty members, and industry experts.
- Create practical, industry-oriented learning material used by IIDE learners.
- Gain exposure to diverse academic programs, learning formats, and evolving industry topics.
- Opportunity for continued project-based collaboration based on requirements, quality of work, and performance.
You're someone who:
● Enjoys research and turning complex information into high-quality, engaging learning content.
● Can independently take a content brief from initial research through to polished final delivery.
● Understands how to make academic content practical, relevant, and application-oriented rather than overly theoretical.
● Is organized, deadline-oriented, detail-focused, and receptive to constructive feedback.
● Keeps up with developments across business, technology, digital marketing, AI, and emerging industry trends.
● Takes pride in producing accurate, polished, well-structured, and learner-friendly work.
● Is comfortable working independently while collaborating effectively with academic teams and subject matter experts.
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