Marketing Intern – Cognizant AI Labs

Cognizant; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays and PTO

401(k) plan

Job summary

Cognizant AI Lab is seeking a Marketing Intern to help tell the story of AI research, technology, and people shaping our future. You will collaborate with researchers, engineers, and industry leaders and gain hands-on experience in a hybrid role in San Francisco, CA.

You will grow Lab social channels, support event planning, update the Lab website, and contribute to content across newsletters, blogs, podcasts, and video series while tracking campaign performance.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field.
• Strong writing and communication skills, with the ability to turn complex topics into clear and engaging content for blogs and newsletters.
• Interest in event marketing, including identifying conferences and speaking opportunities, pitching speakers, and supporting event planning and execution.
• Social media savvy, with a strong understanding of platforms such as LinkedIn, X, YouTube, and Reddit and what makes content engaging across different channels.
• Creative, organized, and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Help manage and grow the Lab's social channels, creating engaging content that builds awareness of our research, technology, people, and work.
• Support the Lab's event strategy by identifying conferences and speaking opportunities, developing speaker submissions, and helping coordinate Lab events and hackathons.
• Help keep the Cognizant AI Lab website current and engaging by creating, editing, and publishing content and supporting new pages and digital experiences.
• Support the growth of the Agent Academy learning hub and other community initiatives by developing educational content, promoting programs, and engaging the broader AI and developer community.
• Create and support content across formats, including newsletters, blogs, podcasts, and video series, and help track campaign performance to identify opportunities to improve.

Skills

Content creation

Social media

Event marketing

Written communication

Project management

Education

Pursuing Marketing/Communications degree

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Figma

Job description

About the role

As a Marketing Intern, you will make an impact by helping tell the story of the research, technology, and people shaping the future of AI at Cognizant AI Lab. You will be a valued member of the Cognizant AI Lab marketing team and work collaboratively with researchers, engineers, and AI industry leaders.

In this role, you will

• Help manage and grow the Lab's social channels, creating engaging content that builds awareness of our research, technology, people, and work.
• Support the Lab's event strategy by identifying conferences and speaking opportunities, developing speaker submissions, and helping coordinate Lab events and hackathons.
• Help keep the Cognizant AI Lab website current and engaging by creating, editing, and publishing content and supporting new pages and digital experiences.
• Support the growth of the Agent Academy learning hub and other community initiatives by developing educational content, promoting programs, and engaging the broader AI and developer community.
• Create and support content across formats, including newsletters, blogs, podcasts, and video series, and help track campaign performance to identify opportunities to improve.

Work model

At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in San Francisco, California . Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through 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

• Pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field.
• Strong writing and communication skills, with the ability to turn complex topics into clear and engaging content for blogs and newsletters.
• Interest in event marketing, including identifying conferences and speaking opportunities, pitching speakers, and supporting event planning and execution.
• Social media savvy, with a strong understanding of platforms such as LinkedIn, X, YouTube, and Reddit and what makes content engaging across different channels.
• Creative, organized, and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

These will help you stand out

• Experience with content creation and design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Figma, or similar platforms.
• Experience with video editing tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Curiosity about AI and emerging technology, eagerness to learn, and excitement about helping bring new ideas, research, and technology to a broader audience.

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.

Salary and Other Compensation

Applications will be accepted until September 30, 2026.

• The hourly rate for this position is between $25.00 – $30.00 per hour, depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
• This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Cognizant is always looking for top talent. We are searching for candidates to fill future needs within the business. This job posting represents potential future employment opportunities with Cognizant. Although the position is not currently available, we want to provide you with the opportunity to express your interest in future employment opportunities with Cognizant. If a job opportunity that you may be qualified for becomes available in the future, we will notify you. At that time you can determine whether you would like to apply for the specific open position. Thank you for your interest in Cognizant career opportunities.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.