https://www.alecrich.com/testimonials daily 0.75 2021-08-18 https://www.alecrich.com/new-page-1 daily 0.75 2022-04-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e990d9dd4945221e05f6d92/1587346880077-O5OYI2VVK08UGLVN6V7P/jonathan-farber-gjHmip_Lmg4-unsplash.png MULTIMEDIA - GW Hatchet Podcast From March 2020-December 2021, Alec hosted the GW Hatchet’s weekly news podcast, ‘Getting to the Bottom of It.’ In each episode, which typically spanned 20 minutes, Alec interviewed students, professors, administrators and other campus newsmakers as broke down a major story from the week. Typical listenership for the podcast ranged from 50-200 plays per episode. Alec was twice named a finalist for the Society of Professional Journalists’ “Best Podcast Episode,” both in 2021 and in 2022. His reporting in those episodes covered the 2021 “March On for Voting Rights” and the future of higher education in the wake of the pandemic. Some of the stories Alec covered throughout his tenure included: An in-depth look at the impact of GW’s real estate expansion in Foggy Bottom over time on gentrification Speaking with the executive director of the American Public Health Association and the President of the Association of American Colleges & Universities regarding the fall semester on college campuses in the wake of COVID-19 Navigating calls by various faculty members for University President Thomas LeBlanc’s resignation Interviewing students who have lost critical on-campus jobs due to the coronavirus pandemic Speaking with newly elected SA leaders in the immediate days following student government elections Discussing a petition by doctoral students calling for the University to expand its funding package for them amidst the coronavirus pandemic https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e990d9dd4945221e05f6d92/1587353611363-U99KINFRKIYAP9EQEBDR/Screen+Shot+2020-04-19+at+11.27.08+PM.png MULTIMEDIA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e990d9dd4945221e05f6d92/1587352062057-3RLJULHNECBJI72WLNAC/Screen+Shot+2020-04-19+at+11.04.23+PM.png MULTIMEDIA - Alec created the infographic pictured here for his Introduction to Web Production class. The infographic, which was created using Adobe Illustrator, displays some of the major statistics surrounding public pre-k in the United States. As the infographic displays, despite large quantities of government funding each year, demographics and wealth can play a major role in who ends up receiving a quality early childhood education experience. https://www.alecrich.com/contact daily 0.75 2025-11-17 https://www.alecrich.com/television daily 0.75 2023-10-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e990d9dd4945221e05f6d92/6a094b8c-7d9c-488f-b5ac-d17121999596/images.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e990d9dd4945221e05f6d92/00769ee2-a253-4858-bc58-984e37ddb0b0/NBC-News-logo-e1562175537522.jpg TELEVISION https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e990d9dd4945221e05f6d92/1624292943738-8CKOS6PXFWZ4UP6QATAT/NBC+News.png TELEVISION From June-December 2021, Alec worked with the political unit of NBC News, based out of the Washington D.C. bureau. While there, he pitched and reported on national political stories for the “Meet the Press Blog” and contributed research to the political unit’s daily morning newsletter, “First Read.” Some of the topics he covered included the January 6 insurrection, 2022 campaign fundraising, the 2022 North Carolina Democratic Senate primary, the 2021 New Jersey gubernatorial race and Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s resignation. He also collaborated directly with political unit reporters to cover developing stories and trends including voter registration totals, 2022 race updates and polling results. Lastly, he assisted with tasks around the Washington bureau including editing footage for air and labeling archival material. More details on some of the stories he’s covered are below: A rundown of the North Carolina Democratic Senate primary, featuring exclusive interviews with State Senator Jeff Jackson and the campaigns of Cheri Beasley and Erica Smith A deep dive into the fundraising numbers of GOP election certification objectors since Jan. 6, which compared their 2021 totals through June 30 to their 2019 numbers by that same point Chronicling the history of NY politicians who have had to resign due to scandal since 2008 in the wake of Andrew Cuomo’s resignation Pew data pointing to continued polarization in America https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e990d9dd4945221e05f6d92/1587354219936-BZIZH02GPR7PADE6TZ1P/Screen+Shot+2020-04-19+at+11.43.10+PM.png TELEVISION Credit: The Hill https://www.alecrich.com/writing daily 0.75 2025-11-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e990d9dd4945221e05f6d92/a27c42b7-4a0b-4f5d-b064-44ccef2a6f1b/Citywire_Logo.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e990d9dd4945221e05f6d92/136bf4a6-55da-4dd1-9ce7-c5b90feac697/Sand+Land+1.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e990d9dd4945221e05f6d92/2d9d8049-9068-42dd-a626-8944179be134/Roanoke+Sand+2.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e990d9dd4945221e05f6d92/1596905314634-3JXB4353H52E1B4WYZGZ/Credit%3A+Facebook WRITING - From July-August 2020, Alec worked as an editorial intern with the Long Island Press, where he primarily carried out the responsibilities of a beat reporter in his coverage of the Nassau County Legislature and Long Island politics as a whole. Along with covering breaking news and press conferences, Alec also worked to develop sources, which led to further enterprise stories. Some topics Alec covered during his internship included: -A rundown of the competitive NY-2 Congressional race, featuring exclusive interviews Alec conducted with both major candidates (Jackie Gordon and Andrew Garbarino) -The Nassau County Legislature convening a special committee to question power company officials following their response to Tropical Storm Isaias, which left hundreds of thousands of Long Islanders without power, and the eventual hearing itself -Bills to rename county buildings after notable Black figures with a connection to NY and Long Island, including the response by community activists seeking change beyond renaming -A pro-police rally that drew a counter-protest and the controversy leading up to that day involving the planned participation of Ted Nugent https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e990d9dd4945221e05f6d92/1587355648788-YZVR4UIL7JBCQE3H6JMV/all.jpg WRITING https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e990d9dd4945221e05f6d92/1587355663419-6S6X17515LV7949G0K7S/AntonCorporate_Logo.jpg WRITING Credit: Anton Media Group https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e990d9dd4945221e05f6d92/1587355683138-8CL3BJW2A59AY6S2OES1/download.png WRITING Credit: The GW Hatchet https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e990d9dd4945221e05f6d92/1587355716645-Y0VIV45Y38ALI97H69RC/Screen+Shot+2020-04-19+at+11.56.52+PM.png WRITING https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e990d9dd4945221e05f6d92/1587355717146-H3WZ34EMQV65E2IU8MQU/Screen+Shot+2020-04-19+at+11.58.03+PM.png WRITING https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e990d9dd4945221e05f6d92/1587355716649-QYPP1QPDVRC73ZDFF2FC/Screen+Shot+2020-04-20+at+12.00.56+AM.png WRITING https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e990d9dd4945221e05f6d92/1587355715504-4GLDC4GMJ4VDS9QOMNGY/Screen+Shot+2020-04-20+at+12.01.11+AM.png WRITING https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e990d9dd4945221e05f6d92/1587355852380-CBO6X12GJG7T1RETX4HE/Screen+Shot+2020-04-20+at+12.10.08+AM.png WRITING https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e990d9dd4945221e05f6d92/1587355852470-J35UX4IBV4KIECMUKBYJ/Screen+Shot+2020-04-20+at+12.10.33+AM.png WRITING https://www.alecrich.com/about-1 daily 1.0 2025-06-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e990d9dd4945221e05f6d92/1587610218016-F8LOFB15GNFR1JRTBGLU/IMG_2684+2.jpg ABOUT - About Alec Dedicated to telling impactful stories and investigating wrongdoing, Alec Rich is an award-winning journalist who has had a long-passion for reporting. Serving as co-editor-in-chief of his student newspapers in middle school and high school began a journey that has since seen Alec work in professional newsrooms in the major markets of both New York and Washington D.C. With experience working across a variety of mediums, Alec has a diverse skillset ranging from investigative and data reporting to breaking news coverage to broadcast and audio work. Alec is currently a reporter at Citywire RIA, where he covers the wealth management industry and financial services sector more broadly. Alec graduated from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism in May 2024, where he was a fellow at the Stabile Center for Investigative Journalism. Alec also graduated from George Washington University’s School of Media and Public Affairs in 2022 where he double-majored in journalism/mass communications and political science. Prior to Citywire, Alec worked at NBC News in Washington D.C., where he was a bureau researcher on the national assignment desk. Alec hails from Long Island, New York and is a devoted Mets and Knicks fan. When he is not writing and reporting, Alec enjoys listening to and making music, cooking, reading and spending time with friends and family. https://www.alecrich.com/home daily 0.75 2025-06-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cec313d79e46600019959fb/1559154840855-HGPV37P63PDTX3G5SGD9/image-asset.jpeg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cec313d79e46600019959fb/1559250423957-ZJ0CYEGWSA9Y6AUP3PGD/image-asset.jpeg Home I believe that in a world of modern maladies caused by work and lifestyle, food is often the best medicine. I teach my clients how to make small dietary changes that stack up big gains over time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cec313d79e46600019959fb/1559165146340-DCON2SWINPURX5M1DA8I/image-asset.jpeg Home - “Colette’s method is incredible. I completely changed my eating habits, but never felt like I was missing out on anything.”