Posts by Alena Rehberger
Celebrating Pride Month at IRE24
With Pride Month coming up in June, IRE members are excited to celebrate and reflect at IRE24. Over the years, IRE has expanded programming on covering LGBTQ+ issues and historically marginalized communities, and this year is no exception. With more than a dozen IRE24 sessions — such as “Getting trans issues right in the 2024…
Read MoreWhat’s new at IRE24?
The IRE Conference is a decades-old tradition. Here are some new things we’re looking forward to at IRE24!
Read MoreIRE friend and stalwart John Bones dies at 69
John Bones was a pioneer in the industry and a longtime champion of IRE. He died May 13 in Oslo, Norway, at the age of 69.
Read MoreNew member benefit will provide free access to FOIAengine
Starting this spring, IRE professional members will get free access to FOIAengine, a database for researching FOIA requests.
Read MoreIRE announces new membership category, price change
IRE is adding a new membership category to benefit early-career journalists beginning this summer. Beginning July 1, early-career journalists can join IRE for $50/year. Along with paying less in membership dues, these members will also have lower registration fees for some events. This category is open to journalists who have five years of experience or…
Read MoreIRE Radio Podcast on education, Uvalde and Philip Meyer
The IRE Radio Podcast is back after a four-year hiatus. Check out these three new episodes on education-related topics: “Finding stories on the education beat,” “A look inside Uvalde: 365,” and “The legacy of Philip Meyer.” Find the podcast on Soundcloud, Spotify for Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and other streaming platforms.
Read MoreHow IRE training is building newsroom leaders
IRE has trained more than 180 managers and aspiring managers with online and in-person training.
Read MoreParticipate in the #IRE24 mentorship program
Sign-ups are now open for the mentorship networking program at IRE24 in Anaheim! The deadline to apply is midnight CT on Sunday, May 26.
Read MoreSix tips for reporting on the environment
IRE members share tips and ideas for reporting on the environment.
Read MoreWe want to help with your next big story. Join IRE.
With misinformation on the rise, democracy under threat and cutbacks in the news business, the world needs strong watchdog journalism now more than ever.
That’s why we’re committed to helping journalists stay successful in the field. This spring, IRE is offering a 10% membership or renewal discount to all new, current and lapsed members. The promotion is available Monday, April 15 through Friday, May 3.
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