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Akanksha Gupta

Content Development Editor

New Delhi

5+ years of work experience

Packt
Dec 20241 yr 6 mosPresent

Remote

-Managed end-to-end development of cybersecurity titles from author onboarding through editorial review cycles, and publication -Coached authors on instructional writing techniques, applying pedagogical frameworks including Bloom's Taxonomy and instructional design thinking to ensure content is learner-centred and aligned with market needs. -Tracked title progress across concurrent projects, proactively identified editorial and delivery risks, and communicated status updates and escalations to stakeholders and project management teams. -Collaborated with authors, freelancers, and subject-matter experts to develop digital learning assets and supplementary resources on online platform.
Packt
Mar 202410 mosDec 2024

Remote

-Managed end-to-end development of certification titles for Microsoft, AWS, and Palo Alto, ensuring content aligned closely with official exam objectives and learning outcomes. -Coached authors and content creators on techniques for teaching difficult or important concepts and writing teaching material adhering to best pedagogical practices. -Developed digital content for the book and supplementary assets with industry experts, authors, and freelancers to ensure that the final book is supplemented with additional learning material on the online platform.
BPB
Sep 20237 mosMar 2024

-Coordinated with authors and technical reviewers to facilitate the entire development process by managing the stakeholder relationships and adhering to best editorial practices. -Managed a concurrent portfolio of 35+ book titles across varying stages of production, prioritising competing deadlines through effective project planning and stakeholder communication. -Acted as the primary point of contact for authors, understanding each book's goals and audience to provide targeted editorial guidance that preserved the author's voice while meeting publisher standards.
Udhyam Learning Foundation
Jun 20223 mosAug 2022

New Delhi

Wrote learning content by following specific objectives and curriculum principles for an ed-tech app MeraGuide and a Whatsapp Chatbot FunDoo aligned with UNICEF learning objectives.
LookUpTrips
Oct 20216 mosMar 2022

New Delhi, Delhi, India

Jul 20201 yr 7 mosJan 2022

Remote

Designed digital courses for students from classes 6th to 8th.

Education

Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University Delhi (AUD)

Master of Arts - MA, English literature

Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University Delhi (AUD)

20212 yrs2023
Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi

Bachelor of Arts - BA, English literature

Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi

20183 yrs2021

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Content Development Editor

About

Content Development Editor

Location

New Delhi

Work experience

Content Engineer (Development Editor) at Packt, Dec 2024 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos, Remote, -Managed end-to-end development of cybersecurity titles from author onboarding through editorial review cycles, and publication -Coached authors on instructional writing techniques, applying pedagogical frameworks including Bloom's Taxonomy and instructional design thinking to ensure content is learner-centred and aligned with market needs. -Tracked title progress across concurrent projects, proactively identified editorial and delivery risks, and communicated status updates and escalations to stakeholders and project management teams. -Collaborated with authors, freelancers, and subject-matter experts to develop digital learning assets and supplementary resources on online platform.

Development Editor - Certification at Packt, Mar 2024 - Dec 2024 · 10 mos, Remote, -Managed end-to-end development of certification titles for Microsoft, AWS, and Palo Alto, ensuring content aligned closely with official exam objectives and learning outcomes. -Coached authors and content creators on techniques for teaching difficult or important concepts and writing teaching material adhering to best pedagogical practices. -Developed digital content for the book and supplementary assets with industry experts, authors, and freelancers to ensure that the final book is supplemented with additional learning material on the online platform.

Content Development Editor at BPB, Sep 2023 - Mar 2024 · 7 mos, -Coordinated with authors and technical reviewers to facilitate the entire development process by managing the stakeholder relationships and adhering to best editorial practices. -Managed a concurrent portfolio of 35+ book titles across varying stages of production, prioritising competing deadlines through effective project planning and stakeholder communication. -Acted as the primary point of contact for authors, understanding each book's goals and audience to provide targeted editorial guidance that preserved the author's voice while meeting publisher standards.

Content Developer at Udhyam Learning Foundation, Jun 2022 - Aug 2022 · 3 mos, New Delhi, Wrote learning content by following specific objectives and curriculum principles for an ed-tech app MeraGuide and a Whatsapp Chatbot FunDoo aligned with UNICEF learning objectives.

Content Writer and Editor at LookUpTrips, Oct 2021 - Mar 2022 · 6 mos, New Delhi, Delhi, India

Teaching Fellow at Saraswati Vidhya School, Jul 2020 - Jan 2022 · 1 yr 7 mos, Remote, Designed digital courses for students from classes 6th to 8th.

Education

Master of Arts - MA, English literature, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University Delhi (AUD)

Bachelor of Arts - BA, English literature, Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi