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
Have you always wanted to know more about how IRE works — and how you can help? Now is your chance. IRE is seeking volunteers for the 2024/25 committees.
Investigative Reporters and Editors’ 13-member Board of Directors elected new officers for 2024-2025 on June 27, 2024.
IRE Board of Directors and Contest Committee election results, along with voting on amendments to the IRE Articles of Incorporation, were announced at the 2024 IRE Conference in Anaheim.
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.


