About the role
This role will work at the intersection of local brand knowledge and data-driven paid acquisition independently. You will actively build campaign structures, ad sets, and drive preset KPIs for brand partners in the APAC region.
Key responsibilities
Develop and execute tailored paid social media strategies specifically for brands in Korea, Japan, and Australia
Build, launch, and manage complex campaign structures directly within social platforms (Meta, TikTok, LinkedIn, etc.), including precise ad set creation, audience segmentation, and reporting
Manage daily bid strategies, pacing, and audience targeting (lookalikes, custom retargeting) to maximize ROI/ROAS across APAC
Design continuous A/B tests for audiences and creatives
Report weekly on core KPIs (CPA, CTR, Conversion Rate) and provide feedback to internal teams
Monitor and optimize campaigns based on performance metrics
Derive actionable insights and present performance recommendations
Collaborate with creative teams, account managers, clients, and cross-functional stakeholders
Present media strategies and campaign performance results
Manage multiple campaigns simultaneously
About you
Experience planning, launching, and managing paid social campaigns across platforms
Ability to develop media plans aligned to campaign objectives, audience strategy, and budget requirements
Strong understanding of campaign setup, structure, bidding strategies, and budget allocation
Experience conducting A/B testing and implementing learnings to improve campaign outcomes
Expertise in audience segmentation and targeting
Understanding of customer journey and conversion funnels
Proficiency in analyzing campaign performance using KPIs
Hands-on experience with paid social advertising platforms and business managers
Experience using analytics and reporting tools
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with campaign trafficking, QA, and budget tracking
Experience in Media Planning, Paid Social, Performance Marketing, Digital Advertising, or a related field
Demonstrated experience managing paid social budgets and delivering campaign performance against business objectives
Diploma / Bachelor's / Master's degree
English proficiency is required; Korean and Japanese language skills are a plus but not necessary
Things to know before you apply
- Work authorization: Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
- Accommodations: If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] with your request and contact information.
- AI in hiring: We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help us screen and assess applications more efficiently. Our team performs additional human review and ultimately decides who moves forward in our hiring process.
- Open position: Unless otherwise stated, this job posting is for an open position on our team.
- Language proficiency: We ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you’ll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.
- Inclusion: Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.
About Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.
