About Cognizant Corporate

Cognizant Corporate is a global community united by a shared purpose: to make a meaningful impact. We are committed to excellence and driven by outcomes that matter. Collaboration is at the heart of how we work, and our forward-thinking mindset fuels continuous learning, innovation, and growth. At Cognizant, careers transcend titles. We empower our people to think strategically, inspire others, and lead with purpose – always guided by our core values. Join us in shaping the future of business.

About The Role

Cognizant is seeking an accomplished professional to join the India Communications team and shape its external narrative in India. Based in India and working closely with both the India and global communications teams, the Associate Director will help drive media relations, executive thought leadership, financial and earnings communications, and crisis response for one of the world's leading professional services and technology companies. This is a hands-on role for someone who combines strong editorial craft with sharp media judgement.

In This Role,



You Will

Build and sustain solid media relations with mainstream, business and technology journalists across India.
Draft and edit a wide range of external materials to a high standard, including media pitches, op-eds, executive statements, holding statements, press releases and backgrounders, ensuring a consistent voice and message across all outbound communications.
Develop and manage thought-leadership program for C-suite and senior executives, from ideation through to placement, shaping their profiles and points of view in priority media and forums.
Manage PR around financial results and earnings in close coordination with the India and global communications, investor relations and finance teams, ensuring accuracy, consistency and alignment with disclosure requirements.
Anticipate, prepare for and respond to reputational and crisis situations, developing holding statements, Q&A; an

📌 Associate Director – Communications (India)
🏢 Cognizant
📍 India