Media Buyer - REMOTE

Salary Range : $70,100 - $105,100 Annual Job Details The stated pay range is based on a national-average location. Actual salary is determined by factors including relevant work experience, skills, and location. This position is bonus-eligible. 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 aMedia 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 managing day-to-day deliverables
Monitoring, managing, and traffic flighting of commercials
Keeping up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in media buying to make solid media recommendations
Providing regular reports to management on media buying activities and campaign performance

TheMedia Buyerpositionis well-suited for you if you:

Have led the execution of a variety of media programs in previous work experience
Have previous experience with media planning and buying tools, such as CoreDirect Media Management System and Vivvix (formerly Kantar)
Are experienced with cross-channel buying, including but not limited to: TV, OTT, Audio, OOH, 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, Media, Communications, or a related field OR 8 years of relevant experience as an equivalent
At least 5 years of experience in a strategic and quantitative paid media buying role
Prior DRTV buying experience

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
Experience in multiple channels, including audio, TV & OTT
Prior insurance industry experience is a plus

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Short-term & long-term disability insurance
Paid time off and corporate holidays,
Paid parental leave
Company-paid life insurance

Click on this link for additional information. CNO embraces flexibility and encourages you to work where you’re most productive. Associates who live within a 60-mile radius of a corporate office (Birmingham, Carmel, Chicago, Orlando, and Milwaukee) have access to come into that office. Associates who live outside of a 60-mile radius of a corporate office (Birmingham, Carmel, Chicago, Orlando, and Milwaukee) may perform this role full-time work from home (WFH) from any US-based location, as long as you are willing to work central or eastern time zone hours. All associates may be asked to travel to varying corporate offices periodically. Work cannot be performed from outside of the United States. 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. Compensation Pay Range: $70,100.00 - $105,100.00 Annual 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. ReqID : JR168112 Job Type : Full time Additional Locations : Chicago, IL; Milwaukee, WI; Philadelphia, PA; Orlando, FL; Birmingham, AL; About the Company: CNO Financial Group CNO Financial Group mission is to be a leading provider of financial security for life, health and retirement needs of middle market Americans. Headquartered in suburban Indianapolis, Indiana, our companies provide supplemental health insurance, life insurance and annuities. Through our subsidiaries and a nationwide network of distributors, CNO Financial Group helps more than 4 million customers step up to a better, more secure future. CNO Financial Group is a Fortune 500 company, with more than $4 billion in annual revenues. Our common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "CNO." Company Size: 2,500 to 4,999 employees Industry: Financial Services Founded: 1979 Website: http://cnoinc.com/