Hersh Powers is a Boston University student and a multi-hyphenate artist with a background in nonprofits, community engagement, marketing, film, theater, and dance.…

Hersh Powers

Hersh Powers is a Boston University student and a multi-hyphenate artist with a background in nonprofits, community engagement, marketing, film, theater, and dance.…

Available to hire

Hersh Powers is a Boston University student and a multi-hyphenate artist with a background in nonprofits, community engagement, marketing, film, theater, and dance.

Work Experience

Freelance Marketer at Self-employed
June 1, 2023 - Present
Directed video advertisements for fundraising and production support, including lighting setup coordination, catering planning for large crews, and transportation planning for shoots (Microsoft Commercials).
Marketing Intern at Seattle Public Theater
August 1, 2025 - October 15, 2025
Developed content release schedules and marketing campaigns, helped sell out the production run, managed engagement fundraiser, generating $41,000 in donations; co-created an education program centering youth artistic development, winning Gregory Award for Best Community Engagement.
Education and Engagement Associate at Union Arts Center
June 1, 2024 - October 15, 2025
Devised new programs for Young Core Company alongside Engagement Director, catalyzed dozens of plays for literary management for season selection, assisted new work development; produced a 4-episode fictional mini-series involving 70+ local artists, providing volunteer opportunities for dozens of students, and driving engagement for the theater’s education program.
Volunteer Filmmaker at Volunteer Filmmaking
October 1, 2024 - Present
Associate Produced and Gaffed for Boston University Senior Thesis Film “Plan B”; Cinematographer for Independent Short Film “Party Store at the end of the World”.
Lead Editor at BUTV Shadows
May 1, 2025 - October 15, 2025
Lead Editor for BUTV Shadows; Won New England Student Emmy Award "Best University Fiction Short Form" for Boston University TV's Episode entitled "The Soul's View".

Education

B.S. Film and Television at Boston University
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2028
B.S. Business Administration at Boston University
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2028

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services
    paper New England Student Emmy Winner "Best Short-Form Narrative"

    I was the Lead Editor for Boston University Television’s “The Soul’s View”, coordinating with directors and producers to make their vision a reality.