News Analyst Vacancy at Cognizant - Freshers Apply 2026

Company Name:

Cognizant

About Company:

Cognizant is a leading IT services and consulting company offering technology and business solutions. The company is hiring freshers for the News Analyst role under a remote work-from-home opportunity. Selected candidates will work on real-time news monitoring, content analysis, social media verification, and quality assurance of news data.

Job Role:

News Analyst

Location:

Remote / Work From Home

Hiring Office: Hyderabad, Telangana

Eligibility Criteria:

Freshers Only

Eligible Qualifications:

B.Com, BBA, B.Sc, BZC, BA

Only 3-Year Full-Time Degree Graduates Are Eligible.

Salary:

₹2.75 LPA – ₹3.25 LPA

Job Responsibilities:

Monitor and analyse real-time data from multiple datasets.

Identify and investigate errors in news alerts and captions.

Cross-check information with social media posts for accuracy and factual correctness.

Write and edit captions for social media posts.

Perform data validation and quality checks.

Audit algorithmic outputs to improve dataset quality.

Stay updated with new policies, processes, and procedures.

Adapt quickly to a dynamic and fast-paced work environment.

Skills Required:

Excellent Written and Verbal Communication Skills.

Strong English Proficiency (B2 Level or Higher).

Knowledge of Journalism, Mass Communication, Content Writing, and Copy Editing.

Strong Analytical and Organizational Skills.

Ability to Manage Multiple Tasks.

Attention to Detail and Accuracy.

Interest in Technology, Social Media, and Online News Content.

Professional proficiency in a foreign language will be an added advantage.

Education:

UG: B.A, B.Com, BBA, B.Sc, BZC

Graduation Year: 2023–2026

Only Three-Year Full-Time Degree Courses Are Eligible.

Employment Type:

Full-Time, Permanent

Work Mode:

Work From Home (Remote)

Project Shifts:

24/7 Rotational Shifts

Interview Process:

Communication Assessment

Two Rounds of Virtual Interviews

Face-to-Face HR Discussion

Offer and Onboarding After Successful Selection

Important Note:

This opportunity is exclusively for freshers .

Only candidates with eligible three-year full-time degrees in B.Com, BBA, B.Sc, BZC, or BA can apply.

Candidates must have strong English communication skills (B2 level or higher).

The role involves 24/7 project shifts, even though it offers a work-from-home facility.

Candidates should verify eligibility, salary, shift timings, work-from-home conditions, and other employment terms with Cognizant before joining.