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Welcome to IRE!

Investigative Reporters and Editors Inc. is a grassroots nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of investigative reporting. IRE was formed to create a forum in which journalists throughout the world could help each other by sharing story ideas, newsgathering techniques and news sources.

IRE provides members access to thousands of reporting tipsheets and other materials through its Resource Center and hosts conferences and specialized training across the country. Programs of IRE include the National Institute for Computer-Assisted Reporting (NICAR), a collaboration between IRE and the Missouri School of Journalism.

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Learn the latest techniques of finding, understanding and reporting on stories with IRE. Explore training options across the globe and find an event that fits your schedule, whether it’s in person or online.

IRE News

Rocio Gallegos at IRE25
IRE ortorgó a Rocío Gallegos la Medalla Don Bolles 2025
July 15, 2025 | Comments Off on IRE ortorgó a Rocío Gallegos la Medalla Don Bolles 2025

Rocío Gallegos es directora editorial y co-fundadora del portal de noticias de investigación La Verdad que ella ayudó a formar en 2018 con el fin de combatir la censura y el control de información del gobierno de México dirigidos a medios locales de noticias.

Jim Steele speaks at podium at IRE25
Read Jim Steele’s IRE25 keynote address
July 11, 2025 | Comments Off on Read Jim Steele’s IRE25 keynote address

Legendary journalist Jim Steele delivered the keynote address at the IRE25 Awards Luncheon in New Orleans, celebrating the organization’s 50th anniversary. This is a complete, unredacted version of his speech.

IRE logo and photo of Scott Pelley. CBS’ Scott Pelley to emcee IRE's 50th Anniversary Gala
CBS’ Scott Pelley to emcee IRE’s 50th Anniversary Gala
July 10, 2025 | Comments Off on CBS’ Scott Pelley to emcee IRE’s 50th Anniversary Gala

Scott Pelley, the longtime and highly regarded correspondent for CBS’ 60 Minutes, will serve as master of ceremonies for IRE’s 50th Anniversary Gala. The gala, the first such fundraiser in IRE history, will take place Sep. 15 in New York.

There’s more pressure than ever to rise above the competition.

 

IRE can help you enhance your daily reporting with resources and member benefits you won’t find anywhere else.

The Center for Journalism & Democracy is accepting applications for a scholarship to the IRE conference!

Apply here.

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