Too Lost Fall 2026 Internship Program
This is an unpaid for credit ONLY internship.
To be eligible you must be:
Currently enrolled at a college / university in the United States
Program Dates: September 8th to December 11th.
Commit to working a minimum of 2 days or 15 hours per week (up to 24)
Must work in person from our NY Office
Working days must be Monday through Thursdays (no Fridays)
Applications for the Too Lost Fall 2026 Internship Program will be reviewed on a rolling basis through August 28, 2026. Qualified candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Interested in music, strategy, and the business behind the release? Too Lost is looking for driven interns to join our summer program and gain hands-on experience across our LA and NY teams. This is a chance to learn how a modern music distribution company supports artists and partners through strategy, marketing, operations, and deal execution.
The Role
As an Operations Intern at Too Lost, you will support and learn from our team responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of our distribution processes. You will be responsible for coordinating and executing various tasks related to distribution and catalog management, thereby ensuring seamless workflows and exceptional service for our clients. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities.
What You'll Be Doing
Assist in the onboarding process for new artists and labels onto our distribution platform.
Coordinate the ingestion and processing of music content, ensuring accuracy and adherence to quality standards.
Conduct quality assurance checks on audio files and metadata to ensure compliance with industry standards and platform requirements.
Identify and resolve any issues related to audio quality, metadata discrepancies, or content rights.
Provide support to artists, labels, and internal stakeholders regarding platform functionality, content delivery, and rights management.
Assist with troubleshooting and resolving technical issues related to content delivery and distribution.
Collaborate with the operations team to identify opportunities for process optimization and automation.
Contribute ideas and suggestions for improving workflows, tools, and systems to streamline operations and enhance scalability.
What We Are Looking For
Currently enrolled in a college or university or eligible for credit
Located in NYC and able to work in person from our office
Interest in operations, processes, data and the back end of the Music Industry
Experience in Google Sheets/Google Suite and analyzing metadata
Highly organized and able to prioritize needs across multiple projects and tasks
Excellent attention to detail, including grammar and spelling
Excited by a collaborative environment where quick learners thrive
Comfortable working in an ever changing environment with many demands and priorities, requiring flexibility, a positive demeanor and a “can do” attitude
Why Too Lost
Too Lost is a music distribution company rooted in creativity, collaboration, and a deep respect for the artists and teams we serve. Interns will have the opportunity to see how music projects move from strategy to execution and gain exposure to the many moving parts behind successful releases and partnerships. The goal is to offer an experience that is both educational and meaningful, with work that contributes to the team and helps interns build industry-relevant skills.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage candidates with different academic paths, creative interests, and career goals to apply.
Skills Required
- Currently enrolled in a college or university in the United States or eligible for academic credit
- Located in New York City and able to work in person from the New York office
- Commit to working a minimum of 2 days or 15 hours per week, up to 24 hours
- Available to work Monday through Thursday, with no Fridays
- Experience with Google Sheets or Google Workspace and analyzing metadata
- Strong interest in operations, processes, data, and the backend of the music industry
- Highly organized and able to prioritize multiple projects and tasks
- Excellent attention to detail, grammar, and spelling
- Comfortable working in a fast-changing environment with flexibility and a positive attitude
Too Lost Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Too Lost and has not been reviewed or approved by Too Lost.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes employer-paid medical via Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield with dental, vision, and life insurance, indicating a robust core package. Role descriptions consistently reference these coverages alongside other details.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A monthly wellness stipend (up to $100), company events/partner discounts, and a free lifetime account with unlimited music distribution provide quality-of-life and industry-relevant perks. These additions complement the core benefits for employees engaged in music creation.
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Flexible Benefits — Flexible hours, some remote roles, and hybrid schedules are described, showing adaptability by role and location. This flexibility can support work-life balance where implemented.
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What We Do
Too Lost is a music and technology company, providing SaaS solutions for independent music rights holders. Our distribution and publishing services deliver, monetize and protect songs across the globe for over 450,000+ musicians, record labels, studios, brands, investors, and platforms.
Why Work With Us
Too Lost works on a hybrid schedule. We are in the office 4 days a week collaborating together and 1 work from home day each week. Additional Work from Home Days are available to request and allow flexibility as needed. Too Lost is a proud member of The American Association of Independent Music (A2IM) and MERLIN. Headquartered in New York City.
