Register - Investigative Reporters & Editors

IRE’s Articles of Incorporation provide for five classes of membership:

Professional: People substantially engaged in news gathering, presentation or production.
Academic: People engaged full-time in research or teaching in the field of journalism.
Retired: People who formerly belonged to the professional and/or academic class but have retired from their occupation.
Associate: Former professional or academic IRE members who are not retired, individuals engaged part-time in reporting or editing, plus individuals recognized by the Board of Directors for their contributions to IRE or to the field of investigative reporting and editing. Not eligible for voting rights.
Student: College students pursuing a degree.

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