Strategy Intern (MBA)

Equinox

Posted 1 day ago

Internship

New York, New York

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The intern will support the Leads Journey Pilot by auditing marketing data, mapping lead-to-conversion processes, and developing performance dashboards. They will also collaborate with cross-functional teams to synthesize insights and present final recommendations to leadership.

Qualifications

You are currently pursuing a master's degree in a relevant field such as Marketing, Business, or Data Science. You possess strong analytical skills and are comfortable working with performance metrics and reporting tools, with an interest in lifecycle marketing and customer journey optimization.

Must Have Skills for ATS

AI

Data Science

CRM

Engage

reporting tools

data discovery

journey mapping

dashboards

Job Description

Company Description

OUR STORY:

Equinox Group is a high growth collective of the world's most influential, experiential, and differentiated lifestyle brands. We restlessly seek what is next for maximizing life - and boldly grow the lifestyle brands and experiences that define it. In addition to Equinox, our other brands, SoulCycle and Equinox Hotels are all recognized for inspiring and motivating members and employees to maximize life. Our portfolio of brands is recognized globally with locations within every major city across the United States in addition to London, Toronto, and Vancouver. 

OUR CODE:

We are passionate about high performance living and we practice what we preach – investing time in our own health and fitness. We believe that everyone has untapped potential within them and it takes a disruptive approach to unleash it. We dream big and don’t settle for the status quo. We sweat the details. We never accept less than 110% to help each other deliver the Equinox experience and enable our members to get great results.  We are obsessed with what’s new, what’s now, what’s next. Never following, always leading, and living ahead of the moment in fashion, culture, and consumer behavior. We aren’t just a company; we’re a community vested in each other’s success. We value humility and a team approach at every level of the company.

If you are a high performing individual who is passionate about winning and inspiring others then we are excited to discuss career opportunities with you

Job Description

Equinox is looking for bright, driven individuals looking to commit to us for the Summer 2026.  Are you ready to maximize your future career?  If you are a high performing individual who is passionate about inspiring others and developing your future, we are excited to discuss career opportunities with you. 

The Strategy Intern will play a critical role in supporting Equinox’s Leads Journey Pilot, a live initiative focused on optimizing lead-to-conversion journeys through data, reporting, and AI-enabled communications. While this pilot will be the intern’s primary focus, the intern will also contribute to select ad hoc projects throughout the summer to gain broader exposure to Equinox’s business development, marketing, digital, and technology teams 

What You’ll Do 

Data Discovery & Journey Mapping 

  • Partner closely with Data Science to audit marketing and engagement data flowing through Engage 
  • Partner closely with Digital lead to synthesize various lead journeys into one cohesive process 
  • Identify key variables driving speed to response and speed to conversion 
  • Document best‑in‑class conversion journeys, including communication strategy, cadence, and touchpoints 

Reporting & Performance Measurement 

  • Support the build-out of KPIs and dashboards to measure Pilot performance 
  • Help establish daily reporting rhythms focused on journey effectiveness 
  • Use existing prospect journey documentation as a baseline for optimization 

Comparative Analysis 

  • Assist in developing regular reporting comparing various lead journeys, focusing on communications and channels communications 

  • Surface performance variance, efficiencies, and opportunities across programs 

Digital & Brand Integration 

  • Collaborate closely with the Digital team to connect learnings to broader lead‑to‑journey initiatives 
  • Collaborate with Marketing to refine and optimize communication strategies 

Synthesis, Optimization & Stakeholder Engagement 

  • Translate pilot learnings into refined process flows and updated reporting 
  • Collaborate with Marketing Advisors, Marketing, Tech, and cross functional partners to validate insights 
  • Incorporate both quantitative results and qualitative feedback into recommendations 

Final Presentation & Deliverables 

  • Present final outputs to leadership, including: 
  • End-to-end pilot journey synthesis with measurable results 
  • Best‑in‑class conversion journey process flows 
  • Daily and comparative performance dashboards and reporting templates 

Qualifications

  • Currently pursuing a masters degree in Marketing, Management, Business, Analytics, Data Science, or a related field 
  • Strong analytical thinker with comfort working with performance metrics and reporting tools 
  • Interested in lifecycle marketing, CRM, AI, and customer journey optimization 
  • Organized, detail oriented, and able to manage multiple workstreams 
  • Comfortable collaborating across teams and embedding with stakeholders 
  • Curious, proactive, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment 

Why Join Equinox Group 

  • Work on a live, strategic AI powered marketing pilot 
  • Gain exposure to high visibility cross functional initiatives 
  • Learn from leaders across Marketing, Data, Digital, and Technology 
  • Experience Equinox’s performance driven, high-energy culture

Program Overview  

Paid Summer Internship  

  • Relevant major or previous internship experience with interest in long term employment with us preferred  
  • 40 hours per week 
  • Duration June– August  
  • 8 weeks (Exact dates may vary depending on student availability and location)  

Pay Transparency: $25/hr Graduate Students 

Additional Information

AS A MEMBER OF THE EQUINOX TEAM YOU WILL RECEIVE:

  • We offer competitive salary, benefits, and industry leading commission opportunities for club employees
  • Complimentary Club membership
  • Perks and incentives with our products and services including Personal Training, Pilates, Spa and Shop

This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operations of the department.

Equinox is an equal opportunity employer. For more information regarding our career opportunities, please visit one of our clubs or our website at https://careers.equinox.com/

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Must have a legal right to work in the United States. 

Equinox

Equinox Group is a high growth collective of the world’s most influential, experiential, and differentiated lifestyle brands that includes Equinox Fitness Clubs, SoulCycle, and Equinox Hotels Equinox was built on the notion that fitness can empower a life well-lived and foster a strong community of high-performance individuals. Throughout its 30-year history, Equinox continues to lead and disrupt the category it singularly defined, operating over 100 full-service fitness clubs globally across major U.S. cities including New York, Los Angeles, Miami and San Francisco as well as London, Toronto and Vancouver, each featuring bespoke design in an unparalleled luxury environment. Grounded in the core tenets of Movement, Nutrition and Regeneration and backed by a Health Advisory Board of industry-leading experts across these disciplines, Equinox provides a holistic lifestyle experience for its members with best-in-class offerings inclusive of signature Group Fitness classes, Personal Training, Pilates, Spa, apparel at The Shop, travel, and more. In everything we do, we create the possibility for people to maximize the potential within themselves. We sweat the details. Our highly collaborative teams sweat the details to help each other deliver the Equinox experience that enables our members to achieve results. At Equinox, we are looking for people who match our experience: to go further and want more. We aren’t just a company; we are a community vested in each other’s success. If you are a high performing individual who is passionate about winning and inspiring others, then we are excited to discuss career opportunities with you. Discover how you can dream big, work hard, and find your success with us. To learn more please visit, https://careers.equinox.com

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