This month, Queer Capita is highlighting LGBTQ+ Music Industry Leaders through a new series titled My First Job in Music.

February is centered on exceptional Black leaders for Black History Month. We kick things off with Jasmin Benward (she/they), a multi-hyphenate creative, storyteller and head of A&R at Madden Flow Entertainment. Located between Atlanta and New York, she entered the industry with no formal training but a strong ear that made her a leader in her field and communities. Jasmin opens up about her first job as an intern at Madden Flow.

Read about other LGBTQ+ Music Industry Leaders and Allies in our community.

Quick Facts: Jasmin Benward

Current Roles	GM, Head of A&R, Sync at Madden Flow Entertainment
Expertise	A&R
Current City	Atlanta, GA - New York City
Education	Georgia State University and Metropolitan College of New York
Connect	LinkedIn \| Instagram

What was your first job in music?

My first job was an intern with sync agency, Madden Flow Entertainment. Funny enough, though I’ve upwardly expanded outside of a coordinator role elsewhere, I’ve kept my first job and tease my boss that I’m never leaving. I’ve always had an ear and snuck in the door with no formal music education.

Jasmin speaking at the 2025 GLAAD Black Queer Creative Summit.

What was a lesson you learned at the start of your career that you still carry with you?

Be nice and DO NOT put off for tomorrow, what you can do today. Task management is serious business. Make a list, be thorough and intentional, get it done and move on. There will be more to do. I’ve learned to help me help myself this way and have ultimately closed the procrastination gap I used to have, while chunking out deliverables and prioritizing as need be.

What was your favorite memory from your first job?

Favorite memories include getting out into the field and representing Madden Flow Entertainment in spaces like the Los Angeles College of Music for their student showcases or film festivals like Micheaux on panels about sync and music supervision. It feels great to be trusted and respected on and offline with warmth and proficiency from my team and the greater art community.