CNO Financial Group’s Marketing team is hiring a Media Buyer to optimize and grow campaigns, analyze competitive reporting, negotiate buys – either directly or through partner agencies -and assist with business intelligence to help guide our buys.

This is your opportunity to be a part of a growing Paid Media team. As a Media Buyer, you’ll work closely with internal and external teams to not only drive performant results, but also expand the media portfolio. If you have a passion for media, ideas to share, and aren’t afraid to roll up your sleeves, apply today!

As a Media Buyer, your responsibilities will include:

• Planning, negotiating, buying and maintaining performance media schedules in conjunction with Sr. Campaign Strategist
• Monitoring and managing purchased media to ensure commercials appear as planned
• Negotiating with vendors to acquire cost-effective and budget conscious advertising opportunities across paid media channels (Audio, Inserts, OOH, TV, OTT, etc.)
• Optimizing media spend making real-time adjustments as needed to meet business line goals and objectives
• Optimizing media performance based on KPIs. Shapes buy to ensure spend is allocated to a diverse group of quality outlets/publishers.
• Engaging with media agency(s) and manage day-to-day deliverables
• Monitoring, managing, and traffic flighting of commercials
• Keeping up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in media buying in order to make solid media recommendations
• Providing regular reports to management on media buying activities and campaign performance

The Media Buyer position is well-suited for you if you:

• Have previous experience with media planning and buying tools, such as Core Media Management System and Vivvix (formerly Kantar)
• Are experienced with cross-channel buying , including but not limited to: Audio, Inserts, OOH, TV, OTT, etc.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Exhibit strong relationship building & negotiation skills with media partners, vendors, and measurement partners.
• Demonstrate excellent organizational skills
• Are Proficient at problem-solving and brainstorming for thoughtful solutions

What you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, or a related field OR 8 years of relevant experience as an equivalent
• At least 3 years’ experience in a strategic and quantitative paid media buying role
• Prior Audio buying experience (ie radio, streaming audio, etc.)
• Experience with media planning and buying tools, preferably experience with Core Media Management System and Vivvix (formerly Kantar)
• Experience with cross-channel buying , including but not limited to: Audio, Inserts, OOH, TV, OTT, etc.

What will set you apart:

• National, regional or local media planning/buying experience preferred
• Previous work leading the execution of a variety of media programs
• 5 years experience in a strategic and quantitative paid media buying role
• Experience in multiple channels, including audio, TV & OTT
• Knowledge of insurance category

This role can be full time work from home (WFH), also known as Remote. This role can be performed from any US based location within the central time zone. Work cannot be performed from outside of the United States.

Associates who live within a 60-mile radius of a corporate office (Birmingham, Chicago, and Milwaukee) have access to come into that Office up to 2 days/week, and are encouraged to come into the office at least twice per month.

CNO provides life and health insurance, annuities, financial services, and workforce benefits solutions through our family of brands and supported by our associates and agents. Our customers work hard to save for the future, and we help protect their health, income and retirement needs with 3.2 million policies and more than $35 billion in total assets. Our 3,400 associates, 8,600 exclusive agents and independent partner agents guide individuals, families and businesses through a lifetime of financial decisions.

We are financially strong and well positioned for continued growth, and we are grounded in our core values of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I); Integrity, Customer Focus, Excellence, and Teamwork. We have offices in more than 260 communities in the U.S., including our headquarters in Carmel, Indiana, and corporate offices in Birmingham, Chicago, Philadelphia, Orlando and Milwaukee.

At CNO Financial Group, we’re always looking forward—to the security and stability we help create for our insurance brands’ customers, and the growth we create within our own company. We're looking for ambitious people who want to do more. We'll provide you with opportunities to grow your skills through challenging professional experiences.

If you're looking for a culture that encourages development, helps you reach your potential, and rewards you for your contribution, then CNO Financial Group is right for you. For more information, visit CNOinc.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.