Monica Alford

About Monica Alford

Monica Alford is the founder and CEO of Wild Side Media, a D.C-based media company…

Experience

1. Founder CEO

   Wild Side Media

   Nov 2023 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   Wild Side Media amplifies and champions D.C.’s creative community through celebratory journalism, inclusive experiences and authentic collaborations.We are a D.C-based creative collective committed to shedding light on the city’s diversity, vibrancy and hunger for community through artful storytelling, thoughtfully curated events and intentional collaborations.From the team who reimagined and launched two D.C. area culture publications over the past decade to refocus on the city’s heartbeat — the people who live here — comes a new, bold vision for amplifying local voices.CONTENT.We believe in the art of celebratory journalism as a necessary platform to elevate the D.C. community and bring people together. Our cross-platform editorial content is focused on highlighting the culture of our city, from the diversity of the hospitality industry to the immense talent within the local arts.CURATION.D.C. is hungry for connection. We curate and produce authentic experiences for Gen Z and millennial locals that are designed to spark conversation, promote inclusivity, and spotlight the talented up-and-comers across arts & culture, hospitality, music and innovative entrepreneurship who are putting the city on the map as a burgeoning creative hub.COLLABORATION.Wild Side Media was born out of necessity to fill the void of intentional collaborations happening with regularity and visibility in the District. We keep a pulse on opportunities to act as a conduit between artists, creators, entrepreneurs and other visionaries, bringing them together to support one another and engage with our diverse community.Go to wildsidemedia.co to learn more about how we champion D.C.\'s creative community through culture content and curation.

Education

• Emerson College

  B.S. in Print Journalism, Major: Print Journalism Double Minor: Publishing/Music Appreciation

  2006 — 2009

Skills

• Business
• Ap Style
• Publications
• Press Releases
• Editing
• Breaking News
• Interviews
• Headline Writing
• Real Estate
• New Media
• Freelance Writing
• Public Relations
• Organization
• Media Relations
• Proofreading
• Content Development
• Final Cut Pro
• News Writing
• Magazine Articles
• Politics
• Publishing
• Indesign
• Non-Profits
• Newspapers
• Marketing Communications
• Web Content
• Ghostwriting
• Newsletters
• Newspaper
• Content Strategy
• Fundraising
• Blogging
• Creative Writing
• Awesomeness
• Advertising
• Magazines
• Content Management
• Fact-Checking
• Research
• Feature Articles