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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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Training Opportunities

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

Black and white photo of press conference.
Join the legacy: Shining a spotlight on ‘impenetrable institutions’
April 15, 2025 | Comments Off on Join the legacy: Shining a spotlight on ‘impenetrable institutions’

As part of IRE’s 50th anniversary and spring member drive, we’re sharing some of the biggest moments in investigative journalism since 1975. This week’s story is about the Spotlight team’s investigation into the Catholic Church.

IRE logo and clipart of two people - one is holding a book, the other has a laptop. News: Where IRE is teaching in 2025.
IRE training coming to a city near you!
April 11, 2025 | Comments Off on IRE training coming to a city near you!

IRE has a longstanding history of teaching journalists and students across the country. Here’s here we’ll be in 2025.

Donald Barlett, right, and James Steele of Time Inc. speaking.
Join the legacy: Uncovering systemic injustice with investigative techniques
April 8, 2025 | Comments Off on Join the legacy: Uncovering systemic injustice with investigative techniques

As part of IRE’s 50th anniversary and spring member drive, we’re sharing some of the biggest moments in investigative journalism since 1975. This week’s story is about Don Barlett and James. B Steele’s series “America: What went wrong?”

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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