IRE Conference Blog
A conversation with Francisco Vara-Orta of the University of Missouri
At the IRE Conference in New Orleans, 2016 Knight Scholar Arriana McLymore spoke with attendee Francisco Vara-Orta, a graduate student at the University of Missouri. McLymore: What interested you in journalism? Vara-Orta: My mother always had newspapers in the house. We didn’t always have the money to buy certain things, but she would say that…
Read MoreBest practices for investigating litigious billionaires
By Taeler De Haes We live in a world of billionaires who exert quite a bit of influence over our lives, especially as reporters. At the recent IRE Conference in New Orleans, a panel of investigative journalists discussed getting sued by billionaires, including Donald Trump. They gave tips on how to bulletproof their work, defend…
Read MoreHow to find and use data to cover the lower courts
By Ashley Balcerzak Reporters write story after story about the vacant U.S. Supreme Court seat left by Antonin Scalia. But many news outlets overlook the benches in their local areas that can impact their communities much more directly: municipal courts. During the IRE panel “Do criminal and municipal courts treat defendants fairly?” Kendall Taggart from BuzzFeed News, Ted Gest…
Read MoreTips for small newsrooms and freelancers wanting to take on big investigations
By Reade Levinson How do you begin investigative reporting when you’re short on cash? Start by searching Google for documents tagged “confidential.” At the “Investigative Reporting on a Shoestring” panel, past and present freelancers — including Lee Fang from The Intercept, Kathryn Joyce, a freelance journalist and author of two books, Trevor Aaronson from the…
Read MoreIRE Conference schedule changes and updates
2016 IRE Conference Addendum Thursday, June 16, 2016 Schedule changes and additions THURSDAY New! Welcome and overview of the conference 8:30-8:50 a.m. in Salon E IRE Staff NICAR Commons: How to enter (and win) a duPont Award 10:15-11:15 in Preservation Hall **Moderated by Lisa R. Cohen, Columbia Journalism School In this session, Lisa R.…
Read MoreWelcome to the 2016 IRE Conference
Welcome to the 2016 IRE Conference. Below are a few bits of information to help you prepare for this great conference! For the most up-to-date information about panels, speakers and special events at the conference, please visit our conference website at: https://www.ire.org/conferences/ire-2016/ Hotel information The conference is taking place at the New Orleans Marriott,…
Read More2016 IRE Conference app available for download
The 2016 IRE Conference app is now available through Guidebook! We encourage you to download our mobile guide to enhance your experience at the 2016 IRE Conference. You’ll be able to plan your day with a personalized schedule and browse exhibitors, maps and general show information. The app is free and compatible with iPhones, iPads, iPod Touches and…
Read MoreThere’s still time to join us at the IRE Conference
Hundreds of journalists will be in New Orleans next week sharing skills, resources and story ideas as part of Investigative Reporters & Editors’ annual conference. With more than 400 speakers and 200 sessions, there’s something for everyone. Here are a few highlights: Award-winning journalists will take us behind some of the biggest investigations of the…
Read MoreBroadcasters: Sign up for coaching opportunities in New Orleans
We’re offering several opportunities for broadcast journalists to receive individualized and small-group coaching at the IRE Conference in New Orleans. Al Tompkins of Poynter will be offering a handful of one-on-one appointments on Friday and Saturday. Space is extremely limited. Sign up! Barry Nash will bring his more than 30 years of experience to New…
Read MoreA restaurant critic’s guide to eating out in New Orleans
View a larger version of this map By Lee Zurik, WVUE/FOX8 Brett Anderson has one of the “toughest” jobs in the Crescent City. He gets paid to eat. For more than fifteen years, he’s been the restaurant critic at the Times-Picayune and you’d be hard-pressed to find someone with a better perspective of the New…
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