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Academic Content Developer

IIDE - The Digital School

Academic Content Developer

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Mumbai, Maharashtra, IND

In-Office

Entry level

Edtech

The Role

Develop structured academic content for digital business programs, including presentations, lesson plans, notes, case studies, assignments, exercises, and assessments. Research emerging trends in digital marketing, AI, technology, entrepreneurship, and business; update curricula; review materials for quality and accuracy; and collaborate with faculty, subject matter experts, and internal teams to improve learner-focused content.

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Work Timings: As per company requirements

Working Days: 5 Days a Week — Because Productivity Doesn't Need a 6th Day

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.

About the Role:

As the Academic Content Developer for IIDE’s Digital Business Programs and BDB department, you will play a pivotal role in creating high-quality, industry-relevant academic content that strengthens the learner experience and keeps IIDE’s curriculum aligned with evolving business needs.

This role involves researching emerging business and digital trends, developing structured learning material, creating engaging academic resources, and collaborating closely with faculty members, subject matter experts, and internal teams. You will contribute across the academic content lifecycle—from research and curriculum development to content creation, review, and continuous improvement—while maintaining high standards of academic quality and industry relevance.

What You'll Do:

● Academic Content Development:

○ Develop structured academic content including presentations, lesson plans, learning notes, case studies, assignments, exercises, and assessments.

○ Translate complex business, digital, and technology concepts into clear, engaging, and learner-friendly content.

○ Create learning material that balances conceptual understanding with practical, real-world, and industry-oriented applications.

● Research & Curriculum Enhancement:

○ Conduct ongoing research across digital business, marketing, AI, technology, entrepreneurship, management, and emerging industry trends.

○ Identify relevant frameworks, tools, case studies, business examples, data points, and industry developments that strengthen classroom learning.

○ Support the continuous review, updating, and enhancement of existing curricula to ensure relevance to changing industry requirements.

● Content Quality & Academic Standards:

○ Review and edit academic material for accuracy, clarity, structure, consistency, relevance, and learner engagement.

○ Ensure all academic content aligns with IIDE’s learning objectives, academic standards, and program expectations.

○ Maintain consistency in tone, depth, structure, and quality across learning materials developed for Digital Business Programs and the BDB department.

● Cross-Functional Collaboration:

○ Work closely with faculty members, subject matter experts, academic teams, and other stakeholders to develop and refine course content.

○ Incorporate feedback from faculty, learners, and internal stakeholders to continuously improve academic material.

○ Coordinate with relevant teams to ensure content deliverables are completed within agreed timelines and quality standards.

● Additional Duties:

○ Support the development of new courses, modules, academic initiatives, and curriculum updates as required.

○ Contribute ideas and recommendations to improve learner engagement, content effectiveness, and overall academic quality.

○ 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 academic content-development skills.

○ Ability to simplify complex concepts and present them in a structured, engaging, and learner-friendly format.

○ Strong understanding of business, digital marketing, digital transformation, technology, AI, or related domains.

○ Excellent command of written English with strong attention to detail, accuracy, and consistency.

○ Ability to manage multiple content deliverables, prioritise effectively, and work within defined timelines.

● Should Have:

○ Experience in academic content development, instructional content, curriculum development, educational publishing, learning design, or a similar role.

○ Familiarity with developing presentations, case studies, lesson plans, assignments, assessments, and other academic resources.

○ Ability to research emerging business and digital trends and translate insights into practical and relevant learning content.

○ Strong collaboration, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.

● Nice to Have:

○ Previous experience with an EdTech company, educational institution, business school, higher-education organisation, or learning platform.

○ Exposure to digital business, marketing, AI, entrepreneurship, technology, or management education.

○ Experience collaborating with faculty members, academicians, or industry subject matter experts.

○ Familiarity with instructional design principles or learner-centric content development.

Why Join IIDE?

Work with one of India's fastest-growing digital education brands.
Contribute directly to programs shaping the next generation of digital business professionals.
Gain exposure to end-to-end academic content and curriculum development.
Collaborate with experienced faculty members, academicians, and industry experts.
Build expertise across emerging areas of digital business, marketing, AI, technology, and entrepreneurship.
Be part of a collaborative and high-growth academic environment where your work directly impacts the learner experience.

Who You'll Thrive As

You're someone who:

● Loves researching new ideas and turning them into structured, meaningful learning experiences.

● Can make complex business and digital concepts simple, practical, and engaging for learners.

● Has a strong eye for quality, accuracy, structure, and attention to detail.

● Enjoys staying updated with developments across business, technology, digital marketing, AI, and emerging industries.

● Takes ownership of deliverables and can effectively manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.

● Is receptive to feedback and enjoys collaborating with faculty members, subject matter experts, and academic teams.

● Is excited about creating high-quality academic content that has a direct and measurable impact on learners.

Skills Required

Strong research, writing, editing, and content-development skills
Ability to simplify complex concepts into structured, learner-friendly content
Strong understanding of business, digital marketing, digital transformation, technology, or related domains
Excellent written English and strong attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple content deliverables and meet timelines
Experience in academic content development, instructional content, curriculum development, educational publishing, or a similar role
Familiarity with presentations, case studies, assignments, assessments, and other academic resources
Ability to research emerging business and digital trends and turn them into relevant learning content
Strong collaboration and stakeholder-management skills
Experience with an EdTech company, educational institution, business school, or higher-education organization
Exposure to digital business, marketing, AI, entrepreneurship, or management education
Experience working with faculty members or subject matter experts

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The Company

106 Employees

Year Founded: 2016

What We Do

IIDE is a digital-first business school focused on preparing India’s next generation of digital and business leaders. It offers digital marketing programs, undergraduate business education, and AI-focused certifications for students, graduates, working professionals, career switchers, and entrepreneurs. Through online learning and campus experiences in Mumbai, Delhi, and Nepal, IIDE combines practical, industry-led education with career and entrepreneurship outcomes.