Operations Intern - Catalog Migration (Spring 2027)

Too Lost
New York, NY
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have experience with metadata organization and a focus on music industry operations.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with experience in metadata analysis and interest in music industry operations
    — “Experience in Google Sheets/Google Suite and analyzing metadata”
  • Students who can commit to in-person work in NYC and thrive in dynamic environments
    — “Must work in person from our NY Office”
  • Individuals who enjoy contributing to process optimization and system improvements
    — “Collaborate with the operations team to identify opportunities for process optimization and automation”

Things to consider

  • Unpaid for credit only, so ensure academic eligibility and compensation expectations align
    — “This is an unpaid for credit ONLY internship.”
  • Limited to Monday through Thursday workdays, which may conflict with other commitments
    — “Working days must be Monday through Thursdays (no Fridays)”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in organizing digital assets and optimizing workflows
    — “Organize metadata and audio assets to ensure seamless transition”
  • Emphasize your ability to contribute to team strategies and process improvements
    — “Contribute ideas and suggestions for improving workflows, tools, and systems”
  • Showcase your attention to detail and communication skills in your application materials
    — “Excellent attention to detail, including grammar and spelling”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · LowDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • seamless onboarding for new artists
  • optimized distribution processes
  • enhanced scalability
Typical background
currently enrolled in college/universityinterest in operations and processes

Skills & requirements

Required

Onboarding Process SupportMetadata OrganizationProcess OptimizationWorkflow ImprovementCollaboration With Operations Team

Preferred

Music Industry KnowledgeMarketingStrategy

Stack & domain

Google SheetsGoogle SuiteMetadata AnalysisOrganizational SkillsAttention To DetailCommunicationMusic DistributionOperationsCatalog Management

About the role

Original posting from Too Lost via Lever

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 22nd 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 September 9th, 2026. Qualified candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

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.

As an Onboarding 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:

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Assist in the onboarding process for new artists and labels onto our distribution platform.

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Organize metadata and audio assets to ensure seamless transition from one distributor to another

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Collaborate with the operations team to identify opportunities for process optimization and automation.

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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.

Source: Too Lost careers (Lever)

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