Summer 2027 General Intern - REMOTE from any US based location
CNO Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: CNO) is a leading insurance and financial services company focused on securing the future of middle-income America. Through brands such as Bankers Life, Colonial Penn, and Washington National, CNO delivers life and health insurance, annuities, financial services, and workforce benefits to more than 3.3 million policyholders, supported by $38.3 billion in total assets.
About the role
This is a paid internship working alongside experienced Brand Development associates, assisting with day-to-day work within the department. The internship will run from May 17 through August 06, 2027, with a requirement to work 40 hours per week for 10-12 weeks during the summer. Candidate location in Central or Eastern US time zone is preferred, or willingness to work Central or Eastern time zone business hours.
Responsibilities
- Support the development of marketing and communication materials across digital, print, and social channels.
- Assist with content creation, proofreading, and editing to ensure brand consistency.
- Conduct market and competitor research to identify trends and insights.
- Help update website content and marketing collateral.
- Track and report on campaign performance metrics.
- Assist with the planning and execution of marketing campaigns and community events.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external partners on marketing projects.
- Gain exposure to brand strategy, customer communications, and marketing analytics.
Requirements
- Progress towards a bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or related discipline.
- Status as a rising junior or rising senior, with approximate graduation dates of December 2027-June 2029.
- Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States (the Company does not intend to sponsor work visas for this position).
Qualifications
- Prior internship experience.
- Experience balancing education and a part-time job during the school year.
- Participation with university clubs.
What you’ll gain
- Hands-on experience supporting brand, campaign, and customer communication initiatives for national insurance brands.
- Exposure to how marketing teams develop, review, launch, and measure materials across digital, print, social, and web channels.
- Experience translating business goals, customer insights, and campaign results into clear, brand-aligned marketing recommendations.
- Opportunities to build writing, editing, research, project coordination, and presentation skills in a corporate marketing environment.
Internship program activities
- Networking
- Leader Talks
- Career Counseling
- Development Opportunities
- Insurance Product and Industry Presentation Series
- An in-person event at one of our corporate offices during one week of the internship program
- Final Presentations
- Volunteering Event
Benefits
- Paid time to engage in Business Resource Group events.
- The CNO Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Onsite fitness centers and Active & Fit Direct national fitness center discount program.
- Marathon Health webinars.
- Free code for the Monumental Marathon entry.
- Paid Memorial Day and 4th of July holidays.
This position may work fully remote from any US-based location, provided work is performed within the United States and the candidate is able to work Central or Eastern Time hours. Occasional travel to corporate offices may be required. Associates living within 60 miles of a corporate office (Carmel, IN; or Chicago, IL) have access to work from that location as needed.