Strategy & Operations Intern 2027 (USA)

First Roles; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Pinterest is hiring a Strategy & Operations Intern to support business planning, performance analysis, and operational projects within the Global Content Organization. You will turn data into insights, track milestones, and collaborate with stakeholders across teams.

The role emphasizes using AI responsibly, building dashboards, and driving practical process improvements in a hybrid on-site/off-site setting in San Francisco. May 2027 start dates apply for US-based interns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Statistics, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, or related field.
• Experience analyzing data to identify trends and answer business questions.
• Experience using spreadsheets, reports, dashboards to organize and present information.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business and operational metrics to identify trends and explain performance against goals.
• Build or improve a recurring report or dashboard for a focused metric set.
• Coordinate a scoped project by tracking milestones and preparing concise status updates.
• Use AI and internal tools to support research and workflow improvement with responsible use.

Skills

Data analysis

Excel / spreadsheets

Communication

AI literacy

Project tracking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business / Economics / Finance / Statistics / Business Analytics

Tools

Excel

Tableau / Power BI

Job description

Pinterest# Strategy & Operations Intern 2027 (USA)Internship Live nowSan Francisco, CAPosted November 6, 2026Last seen at Pinterest on November 6, 2026.FirstRoles never charges new grads or interns to apply.## About this roleAbout Pinterest:Millions of people around the world come to our platform to find creative ideas, dream about new possibilities and plan for memories that will last a lifetime. At Pinterest, we’re on a mission to bring everyone the inspiration to create a life they love, and that starts with the people behind the product.Discover a career where you ignite innovation for millions, transform passion into growth opportunities, celebrate each other’s unique experiences and embrace the flexibility to do your best work. Creating a career you love? It’s Possible.At Pinterest, AI isn't just a feature, it's a powerful partner that augments our creativity and amplifies our impact, and we’re looking for candidates who are excited to be a part of that. To get a complete picture of your experience and abilities, we’ll explore your foundational skills and how you collaborate with AI.Through our interview process, what matters most is that you can always explain your approach, showing us not just what you know, but how you think. You can read more about our AI interview philosophy and how we use AI in our recruiting process here.As a Strategy & Operations Intern on Pinterest’s Global Content Organization (GCO), you’ll support business planning, performance analysis, and scoped operational projects. You’ll turn data into clear insights, track progress against team goals, and identify practical ways to improve how work gets done.What you’ll do:Analyze business and operational metrics to identify trends, summarize findings, and explain performance against defined goals.Build or improve a recurring report or dashboard for a focused set of metrics; document metric definitions and refresh steps.Support team planning and goal-setting by organizing inputs, maintaining a milestone tracker, and surfacing open questions and dependencies.Coordinate a scoped team project by tracking milestones, documenting decisions, and preparing concise status updates.Review a routine workflow and recommend a practical improvement, including the expected benefit and suggested next step.Use Pinterest-approved AI and internal tools, where appropriate, to support research, analysis, and workflow improvement; validate outputs, use sound judgment, and follow responsible-use guidance.What we are looking for:Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Statistics, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, a related field, or equivalent experience.Experience analyzing data to identify trends, answer defined business questions, and communicate clear takeaways.Experience using spreadsheets, reports, dashboards, or similar tools to organize, analyze, and present information.Ability to bring structure to ambiguous questions, identify relevant inputs, and develop practical next steps with manager guidance.Strong organizational skills and attention to detail when tracking milestones, documenting decisions, and maintaining project materials.Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to share concise updates and collaborate effectively with relevant stakeholders.Ability to use AI to improve the speed and quality of relevant research, analysis, or workflow outputs while validating accuracy and quality.High integrity and ownership when using AI and internal tools, including protecting sensitive data, following responsible-use guidance, and remaining accountable for final deliverables.In-Office Requirement:We let the type of work you do guide the collaboration style. That means we're not always working in an office, but we continue to gather for key moments of collaboration and connection.For this role, all interns will work in a hybrid model (commutable distance to one of our offices, with in-person collaboration approximately 1–3 times per week). Specific location(s) will be confirmed during the interview and offer process.Relocation Statement:This position may be eligible for relocation assistance. Visit our PinFlex page to learn more about our working model.Information regarding the culture at Pinterest and benefits available for this position can be found here.We offer 2 internship start dates:May 17, 2027 - August 6, 2027June 14, 2027 - September 3, 2027US based applicants onlyThe minimum and maximum salary for this position is $7,000 - $9,500 monthly.#LI-HYBRID#LI-AG4Our Commitment to Inclusion:Pinterest is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best qualified people in every job. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member) or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you require a medical or religious accommodation during the job application process, please complete this form for support.By submitting this application, I certify that all information submitted in my application and throughout the hiring process is true, accurate, and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any false statement, omission, or misrepresentation may disqualify me from employment consideration or result in termination if discovered after hire.