Social Media Community Manager

About the role

As a Social Media Community Manager you will make an impact by launching, managing, and fostering a vibrant community around our new Instagram presence, showcasing the authentic life and culture at Cognizant. You will be a valued member of the Employer Branding & Recruitment Marketing team and work collaboratively with the Corporate Marketing and Internal Communications teams.

In this role, you will:

• Actively monitor and moderate comments, direct messages, and mentions on our Instagram page, ensuring timely and on-brand responses.
• Support the development and execution of the Instagram content strategy, assisting with brainstorming and planning.
• Create compelling visual and written content (photos, videos, reels, stories, captions) that highlights life at Cognizant.
• Ensure all messaging consistently articulates Cognizant's Employee Value Proposition (EVP) and core company values.
• Collaborate closely with Corporate Marketing and Internal Communications to source stories and ensure brand consistency.
• Support content distribution and community engagement on other channels, including LinkedIn using Career Arc, ensuring consistent messaging.

Work model

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring a minimum of 3 days a week in a Cognizant office in Bagmane Neon, Bangalore. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

What you need to have to be considered

· 3-5 years of experience in social media management, community management, or digital marketing, with a strong focus on Instagram.

· Deep understanding of Instagram's features, algorithms, best practices, and trends for content creation and community engagement.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with a proven ability to craft compelling copy and engage diverse audiences.

· Demonstrated ability to translate brand values and employer value propositions into resonant social media content.

· Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

These will help you stand out

· Experience in employer branding or recruitment marketing.

· Proven ability to create engaging, high-quality visual content for social media.

· Basic photo/video editing skills.

· A self-starter with excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.