Max Bard 🎬
About Max Bard 🎬
Max Bard serves as the Vice President of Content at Pray.com, a position he has held since 2022. With a background in content production and management, he has significantly contributed to the success of Pray.com's podcast initiatives and audience engagement.
Work at Pray.com
Max Bard has held multiple positions at Pray.com since 2018, currently serving as the VP of Content since 2022. Prior to this role, he worked as the Director of Content from 2020 to 2022, and as a Content Product Manager for 10 months in 2019. Bard began his journey at Pray.com as a Content Producer from 2018 to 2019. During his tenure, he led the launch of a new podcast initiative, resulting in 10 successful podcasts in the first year. He also negotiated deals and produced celebrity-driven stories, showcasing his expertise in content creation and partnerships.
Education and Expertise
Max Bard studied Cinematic Arts: Directing Intensive at the University of Southern California, where he achieved a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.). He also completed his high school education at Westlake High School, earning a High School Diploma. His educational background has equipped him with the skills necessary for content production and management in the media industry.
Background
Before joining Pray.com, Max Bard held various roles in the media and entertainment industry. He served as President of VideoFort from 2016 to 2017 and was the CEO and Co-Founder of Proathlos during the same period. His earlier experience includes positions as Senior Editor & VFX Artist at REP Interactive, Creative Producer at Ultra Records, and Freelance Video Editor at AwesomenessTV. Bard has collaborated with notable figures such as Drew Brees, Dr. Phil, and Lecrae, focusing on content for the Christian audience.
Achievements
At Pray.com, Max Bard produced over 5,500 original podcast episodes, audiobooks, and daily devotionals at PRAY Studios. His efforts contributed to achieving over 70 million downloads for Pray.com's podcasts in the first year, with an impressive average consumption rate of over 95% per episode. Bard also implemented innovative AI software to enhance production efficiency, demonstrating his commitment to leveraging technology in content creation.