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Work smarter, dig deeper: 10 AI tools for investigative journalists
Work smarter, dig deeper: 10 AI tools for investigative journalists By Benét J. Wilson, IRE & NICAR My first introduction to AI was a Poynter-Koch Media and Journalism fellowship presentation by Caitlin Dewey, a writer and occasional essayist based in Buffalo, N.Y. In it, she demonstrated 11 ways journalists could use AI in practical and…
Read MoreAcessFest 2026 Sponsors
AcessFest 2026 Sponsors AccessFest 2026RegistrationPitch an ideaSponsorsLast year’s schedule Interested in becoming a sponsor for AccessFest 2026? Get in touch. You can support Investigative Reporters and Editors by sponsoring AccessFest26, the premier conference for investigative journalists. Sponsorship provides unparalleled opportunities to connect with journalists around the world, support critical training and enhance your brand’s visibility…
Read MoreAccessFest 2026 Registration
AccessFest 2026 Registration AccessFest 2026RegistrationPitch an ideaSponsorsLast year’s schedule AccessFest is our most affordable and accessible annual conference! No travel, no hotels, no early-bird deadlines, just world-class training at your fingertips! Professional, Early-career professional, Academic, Retiree and Associate members can register at any time for just $76 (a nod to our very first IRE Conference…
Read MoreAccessFest 2026
AccessFest 2026 AccessFest 2026RegistrationPitch an ideaSponsorsLast year’s schedule October 8-10, 2026 Join Investigative Reporters and Editors for our fifth-annual, virtual-by-design conference. The conference will provide professional development opportunities that focus on diversity, belonging, equity and inclusion issues within the newsroom and in news coverage. AccessFest will also feature some of the best sessions from past…
Read MoreKoch Continuum Grant Recipients for 2026
Koch Continuum Grant Recipients of 2026 Investigative Reporters and Editors is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 Koch Continuum Grant, a program supporting investigative journalists pursuing public health and disability reporting. Marissa Evans and Brian Howey have been selected for their project proposals to investigate the existence and impact of pain policies in U.S.…
Read MoreIRE condemns DOJ subpoenas of New York Times journalists
IRE condemns the recent Department of Justice action to subpoena New York Times journalists following their reporting on security concerns surrounding President Trump’s new Qatari-donated Air Force One.
Read MoreSign up for an IRE Committee today!
We’re seeking volunteers to serve on several committees this year! These groups offer ideas and help us improve member services and governance, expand IRE’s reach and fundraising, plan training events and conferences, organize regional meetups and much more.
Read MoreWays to Give
Ways to Give Thank you for considering a gift to support IRE and our mission to resource and upskill investigative reporters. Donations of any size make a difference for our members. There are several ways you can make your impact; read more below to discover them. Give online: This is the easiest way to give.…
Read MoreIRE names nonprofit leader as next executive director
IRE is excited to announce the appointment of Jonathan Kealing as its new Executive Director.
Read MoreInvestigating religious groups? These records might help
By Liam Adams, The Tennessean I went out of my way to attend NICAR 2026 for the first time, hoping to unlock a bunch oftrade secrets for accessing records on my beat. As a religion reporter who often encounters legal hurdles for public access to internal info, I ventured up to Indianapolis from Nashville with…
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