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.
IRE News
Charles Minshew of the Orlando Sentinel will join IRE as director of data services on Jan. 23. During the past three years, Charles has done impressive data and visual storytelling work at the Sentinel. He created and maintained data sets for daily and investigative stories; built interactive graphics, maps and charts; and trained reporters on using data. He…
How to enter the IRE Awards from IRE/NICAR on Vimeo. The IRE Awards deadline is just 10 days away and we don’t want you to miss out! Gather your best stories of the year and enter the 2016 IRE Awards contest — we can’t wait to see what you’ve done. Among the most prestigious in…
In celebration of the coming holidays, the IRE and NICAR offices will close Friday afternoon, Dec. 23, through Monday, Jan. 2. While staff will be checking in periodically, coverage will be sporadic. We appreciate your patience and will see you in the new year.
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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!
