Cognizant Hiring Freshers for News Analyst Role – Walk-In Drive (Remote Role, Hiring from Chennai)

Company: Cognizant | Hiring Location: Chennai (Sholinganallur) | Work Mode: Remote | Experience: Freshers (0 Years)

Walk-In Drive Details

What to carry: Updated resume, Xerox of Government-issued ID, and 2 passport size photographs.

Job Description – News Analyst

Cognizant is hiring freshers as News Analysts, a role at the intersection of
digital media, real-time news, and data quality. As part of this team, you will help train and
improve algorithms by analysing live news content, validating facts, and ensuring that information consumed by
clients is accurate, timely, and trustworthy.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyse real-time data feeds from multiple news and content sources.
• Identify, investigate, and correct errors in news alerts, headlines, and captions.
• Cross-verify information using trusted social media and digital sources for accuracy and completeness.
• Write, edit, and refine short-form captions for social media posts and news items.
• Apply business rules and logic to validate and classify data programmatically.
• Perform quality assurance (QA) checks on algorithmic outputs to improve dataset quality.
• Stay updated on new policies, guidelines, and process changes impacting QA workflows.
• Adapt quickly to a fast-paced, rapidly changing news and content ecosystem.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, English, Political or Social Sciences, or related fields.
• Fresh graduates from 2022, 2023, 2024 or 2025 batches (3 or 4-year full-time degree).
• Strong interest in news, current affairs, social media, and digital content.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (B2 level or higher).
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Goal-oriented mindset with a focus on accuracy, speed, and quality.
• Professional proficiency in a foreign language is an added advantage.

Work Environment & Shifts

• Work Mode: Remote (Work From Home) – as per project requirement.
• Project operates in a 24×7 environment; shift rotations may include nights and weekends.
• Fast-paced, data-driven environment with high exposure to real-time global news.

Why Join Cognizant as a News Analyst?

• Be part of a cutting-edge team working on the boundary of news, technology, and AI.
• Opportunity to build a strong foundation in content analysis, QA, and data operations.
• Great role for candidates aspiring for careers in media, analytics, content, or communication.
• Structured processes, corporate exposure, and learning opportunities in a global MNC.

Eligibility & Skills

Job Overview

About Cognizant

Cognizant is one of the world’s leading professional services companies, transforming clients’ business,
operating and technology models for the digital era. With a strong presence across the globe, Cognizant partners with enterprises
in multiple industries to help them modernize technology, reimagine processes, and transform experiences.

As an employer, Cognizant is known for its structured learning programs, diverse and inclusive culture, and strong focus on
career development. Joining Cognizant as a News Analyst gives you an opportunity to build a career in a
high-impact, data-driven, and content-focused environment, while working with teams that sit at the crossroads of
technology, media, and analytics.

FAQs – Cognizant News Analyst Walk-In

1. Who can apply for the News Analyst role?

Fresh graduates from 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 batches with a full-time 3 or 4-year degree in Journalism, Communication,
English, Political / Social Sciences or related fields can apply. Strong English communication and interest in news/media are essential.

2. Is this a work-from-home or work-from-office role?

The hiring is being done through the Cognizant Chennai office (Sholinganallur), but the project is mentioned as flexible with remote work.
Final work mode, shift details, and remote policy will be confirmed by the HR team during the selection process.

3. What documents should I carry for the walk-in?

You should carry an updated resume, Xerox of a Government-issued ID (Aadhaar/PAN/Driving License), and 2 recent passport-size photographs.
It is also recommended to carry copies of your educational certificates for quick verification.

4. Are there any specific technical tools I need to know?

This role is more content and analytics-oriented than technical. However, familiarity with basic computer usage, web research,
social media platforms, and comfort in working with browser-based tools and dashboards will be helpful.

5. Is prior experience in journalism or content writing mandatory?

No, prior full-time experience is not mandatory. Internships, campus media roles, or freelance content writing will be an added advantage,
but freshers with strong writing skills and interest in news/media are encouraged to attend.

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