Be a part of our story. Change yours forever.

Call for applications: Today’s News for Tomorrow, a collaboration between the Internet Archive, Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE), and the Poynter Institute with support from Press Forward, offers newsrooms free training, digital preservation services and sustained support to ensure the long-term preservation and access of their digital assets.

Apply now for a chance to receive live and asynchronous training; free access to the Internet Archive’s digital preservation and web archiving services; local news resources; and networking opportunities around local news preservation.

Applicants will be sorted into cohorts based on geographic location, media type, or other characteristics. Cohorts will begin in March, May, and September 2026 and January, April, and September 2027.

Apply by January 9, 2026. While it may be completed by the individual intending to participate in the training, approval from an editor, director, or equivalent is required.

As attacks on journalists — and democracy — increase, Investigative Reporters and Editors stands strong in defending the rights of journalists and providing training, resources and a community of support for its members. Be part of the mission: Join or renew your membership today!

Whether you're a reporter, student, editor, producer, manager, educator, freelancer or even retired from the industry, you'll find something to help you or inspire you at IRE. There are hundreds of sessions designed to hone your skills throughout the year and opportunities to share your lifetime of knowledge with those just starting this challenging but wonderful career of ours.

It's just $75 per year for professionals, academics and associates. There's a special discount of $50 for retirees through Dec. 31, and it's also $50 per year for early career professionals, those in the first five years. And it's just $25 for students.

We need you. Enter the fray today!

IRE works constantly to provide training in the latest data analysis and investigative reporting and editing techniques and to foster a safe, inclusive forum where journalists throughout the world can help each other share ideas, tips and sources.

It takes volunteers and money to make it all work. Our annual end-of-the-year campaign is one of the ways you can help raise those necessary funds — every dollar helps. 

This year, our focus is on press freedom, which is under increasing attack. Help us continue to shine the light in those dark corners where power wants to keep things hidden from public view. Fund the fight! 

The NICAR Conference is coming up March 5-8, 2026 in Indianapolis! Will we see you there?

Registration is now open and you won't want to miss out on these cost-saving prices. 

We've got early-bird pricing for all membership types as well as special discounts for freelancers and members who are currenty unemployed. 

Early-bird pricing ends January 22, 2026. Register now before the end of the year slips away.