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
IRE 50th Anniversary Gala raises record $1.5 million for journalism training
Investigative Reporters and Editors hosted a star-studded 50th Anniversary Gala in New York City this week, bringing together the industry’s biggest trailblazers and raising more than $1.5 million for the grassroots nonprofit.
New IRE fellowship honors Susan Carroll
Investigative Reporters and Editors has a new fellowship in honor of the late Susan Carroll Alvarez, a fearless watchdog journalist beloved for her mentorship and leadership skills.
Adam Rhodes named editor of The IRE Journal
IRE Training Director Adam Rhodes will take over editing The IRE Journal, Investigative Reporter and Editors’ online publication offering stories about investigative journalism, blueprints for award-winning work, useful tips for accessing public records and much more.
(Dec. 10, 2024) – Applications are now open for Total Newsroom Training, a grant-funded IRE program that brings customized investigative training to small- and medium-sized newsrooms. IRE’s experienced trainers visit selected U.S.-based newsrooms either virtually or in person for two days of intense, in-house investigative training – at no cost. Now in its 12th year, the…
(Dec. 9, 2024) — With the new year approaching and a new presidential administration coming into place, we asked the IRE training team for their best advice to journalists. These IRE trainers teach journalists and work with partner journalism organizations all over the country, so they have a strong pulse on the industry. Here’s what…
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