Distribution Operations Intern- The Come Up 2026
About The Position
UnitedMasters is building a marketplace that connects artists, brands and fans - empowering artists to earn and grow. UnitedMasters has taken the bold step of building a music distribution service that, radically, puts artists first - disrupting the legacy music business by letting up-and-coming artists distribute their music directly to fans through streaming services while maintaining ownership of their master recording rights and up to 100% of royalties. Through the combination of UnitedMasters’ music distribution platform and its deep ties to brands, UnitedMasters enables independent artists and change-makers to grow and earn unlike any other platform. The UnitedMasters team is made up of musicians, marketers, engineers, and storytellers with backgrounds from YouTube, SoundCloud, Pandora, Facebook, Uber, Dropbox, Complex, VICE, and more. We work hand in hand with the award-winning creative teams that forge those innovative partnerships at Translation (our in-house creative advertising agency). You should apply for the Distribution Operations internship if… You are genuinely curious about how music moves from an artist’s laptop to platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, TikTok, YouTube, etc, and what really happens behind the scenes to make that possible. This role is for someone who wants more than just surface-level exposure to the music business. You will gain hands-on experience across Customer Support, Fraud Prevention, and Rights Management. You will thrive in this role if you enjoy connecting the dots, learning internal workflows, analyzing competitors' products and behaviors, policies, and artist experience. If you like research, structured thinking, and documentation, this internship will give you a meaningful experience. This is a perfect opportunity if you are a musician who has used distribution services before and has a firsthand perspective on the artist experience, and/or are a music business student looking for real-world operational exposure. We are looking for someone who is detail-oriented, curious, analytical, proactive and excited to contribute with ideas. As an intern at UMT, you are an integrated member of the team. You’ll spend 10 weeks ( gaining the kind of "hands-on" experience that actually moves the needle. Real Work, Real Impact: You’ll be embedded in client and internal projects. You won't just watch—you'll contribute to deliverables that go out the door. Master the Industry Stack: We’ll get you under the hood of the professional tools, software, and platforms used by the best in the business, ensuring you leave with a market-ready skill set. Curated Professional Development: Beyond daily tasks, you’ll participate in "The Come Up" workshops designed to bridge the gap between classroom theory and industry execution. Direct Access & Mentorship: You aren't just a face in the crowd. You’ll receive 1:1 mentorship from seasoned pros and have roundtables from Intern Alumni and UMT executives to learn how the business scales. Network for the Future: Build lasting professional bonds with a cohort of high-performing peers and industry leaders in the heart of Brooklyn.
Requirements
- Must be a rising senior or recent college graduate
- This internship is based out of our Brooklyn, NY office, required to be in-person Tuesday through Thursday
- Must to be able to attend the internship from June 2nd through August 7th
Responsibilities
- Analyze how our distribution works end-to-end, from release submission to delivery, compliance checkers, and post-release support.
- Research and evaluate competitor distribution platforms, such as features, pricing, policies, support models, fraud control, rights handling, etc
- Compare competitor offerings against ours and identify strengths, gaps, and opportunities.
- Synthesize findings into a structured competitive analysis that can inform the Product Team, Support Team, and leadership strategy
- Present insights and recommendations to stakeholders within Distribution Operations and cross-functional teams.
- Contribute to improvements, update documentation, and help identify process optimization opportunities where relevant, based on the competitive analysis done.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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