The intern will conduct deep-dive research to identify emerging artists and trends while maintaining internal scouting databases. They will also assist with high-volume outreach, meeting coordination, and administrative tasks to support project distribution.
Requirements overview
Candidates must be currently enrolled in a college or university and eligible for academic credit. Applicants should possess strong organizational skills, proficiency in Microsoft and Google Suite, and a passion for music industry trends.
Too Lost is a global music and technology company offering a comprehensive digital suite of services and solutions for independent rights holders. We support musicians, labels, studios, brands, funds, and platforms with the infrastructure to distribute, monetize, manage, and protect music at scale worldwide.
Too Lost is proudly an independent music company and an active member of the American Association of Independent Music (A2IM), the Music Fights Fraud Alliance (MFFA), the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), and Merlin. The company is headquartered in New York City, with additional offices in Los Angeles, Reykjavík, Brisbane, Melbourne, Manila, Mumbai, Sydney, São Paulo, and Toronto.
Too Lost Spring 2027 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: January 25th to May 5th.
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 Spring 2027 Internship Program will be reviewed on a rolling basis through November 6th, 2026. Qualified candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
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The Role
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.
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.
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