Product Policy Lead, Ads

About the Opportunity

Pinterest is hiring a Product Policy Lead, Ads to help shape global policies for advertising, monetization products, ad targeting, and brand safety.

This is a U.S.-based remote opportunity that can be performed from anywhere in the country. The role requires in-person collaboration approximately one to two times per quarter.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and evolve global policies covering ad targeting, brand safety, monetization products, and new advertising formats.
• Partner with Trust & Safety, Product, Sales, Engineering, Legal, Public Policy, Operations, and Communications teams.
• Provide policy guidance and help scale policy enforcement globally.
• Use AI-powered tools and machine learning systems to support policy enforcement, detect violations, and assess risk.
• Evaluate policy approaches and adjust them as products, regulations, and business needs evolve.
• Mentor teammates and help the Senior Manager set priorities and strategy for the Ads Policy team.
• Lead complex policy discussions and incorporate diverse viewpoints into policy analysis.
• Handle sensitive escalations and use data from multiple sources to support recommendations.

Required Experience

Candidates need at least seven years of experience in Trust & Safety, advertising policy, monetization policy, or a closely related area.

Experience with brand safety or ad targeting is especially valuable.

AI and Policy Expertise

The role requires experience working with or alongside AI and machine learning systems, particularly in content moderation, Trust & Safety, or policy enforcement.

Candidates should also have experience using AI-assisted tools for activities such as policy drafting or data analysis to improve the quality and speed of their work.

Leadership and Cross-Functional Skills

The successful candidate should be able to lead complex policy projects, communicate clearly with both junior and executive stakeholders, manage ambiguity, and make difficult decisions using sound judgment and critical thinking.

Strong collaboration across Product, Operations, Legal, Sales, Public Policy, Communications, and other teams is required.

Education

A bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field such as policy or law is preferred, or equivalent professional experience.

Remote Work and In-Person Collaboration

This role can be situated anywhere in the United States and includes a remote working option.

Pinterest requires in-person collaboration approximately one to two times per quarter for this position.

Compensation

The published U.S. base salary range is $132,298 to $272,377 USD per year.

The position is also eligible for equity. Final compensation depends on factors including location, experience, skills, and expertise.

About Pinterest

Pinterest operates a visual discovery platform used by people around the world to find ideas, products, inspiration, and experiences.

Candidates applying through WorkinVirtual will be directed to Pinterest’s official careers page. WorkinVirtual is not the employer and does not accept applications for this opportunity.