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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The IRE team grows + promotions
Help us welcome three new staff members to the IRE team! Benét Wilson is our newest training director, Aaricka Washington takes on the role of marketing and promotions specialist and Krista Sporleder joins us as the IRE program coordinator.
In the promotions department, Adam Rhodes has been promoted to managing editor of the IRE Journal and Lauren Grandestaff was promoted to deputy executive director.
While early-bird registration has ended, you have not missed your opportunity to attend this great training event. On-site registrations will be accepted beginning Thursday, February 24 at 7:30 a.m. and will continue through Saturday during the conference, being held at the Raleigh Marriott City Center, 500 Fayetteville Street. View the schedule and expected speakers today!
Investigative Reporters and Editors has received a $100,000 grant from the Ethics and Excellence in Journalism Foundation in support of its Better Watchdog Workshop program. This series of regional workshops is one of IRE’s signature programs and brings vital training in investigative reporting techniques to journalists nationwide. “Strong support from the Ethics & Excellence in…
There are only three days left to take advantage of the early-bird rate to attend IRE’s Computer-Assisted Reporting Conference. The deadline to register for the early rate of $195 ends Monday, Feb. 14, at noon. You’ll still be able to register on-site, at a rate of $225. Registration information can be found here. Come and…
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.