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 or LA 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
Too Lost is looking for A&R Research Interns to support our A&R team.
Too Lost is looking for two dedicated, passionate, and organized interns to support A&R Research and outreach. You will assist in trending research tasks while learning the ropes of artist scouting and administration.
What You’ll Do
Complete daily deep-dives into various platforms to identify emerging artists and tracks with high growth potential.
Monitor domestic and international charts to spot "anomalies"—identifying rapid-growth signals and trends before they go mainstream.
Synthesize your research into clear weekly reports that summarize which artists are growing the fastest and why.
Maintain and update internal scouting lists, tracking sheets, and databases to ensure the A&R pipeline is accurate and organized.
Manage high-volume outreach lists, coordinate meeting agendas, and provide meticulous note-taking during internal strategy sessions.
Assist the team with the administrative requirements needed to ensure all project submissions are completed for timely distribution.
Assist in ensuring all project submissions meet strict administrative requirements for timely distribution.
What We’re Looking For
Must be enrolled in a college or university and eligible for college credit
Preferred to work in person from either our LA or NY offices
Passionate/knowledgeable about music industry talent and trends
Strong work ethic and use of discretion with confidential matters
Strong communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written) with both internal and external teams
Superior organizational and time management skills
Outstanding attention to detail
Proficient in Microsoft and Google Suite
Ability to multitask and prioritize under time restrictions without compromising integrity/quality of work
**Plus if you have experience with A&R research/data platforms such as Meddling, Indify, Luminate, & Chartmetric
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 at a college or university in the United States
- Eligible to receive college credit
- Commit to working at least 2 days or 15 hours per week, up to 24 hours
- Work in person from the New York or Los Angeles office
- Work Monday through Thursday, with no Fridays
- Passion for and knowledge of music industry talent and trends
- Strong work ethic and discretion with confidential matters
- Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
- Superior organizational and time management skills
- Outstanding attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft and Google Suite
- Ability to multitask and prioritize under time restrictions without compromising quality or integrity
- Experience with A&R research and data platforms such as Meddling, Indify, Luminate, or Chartmetric
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.
