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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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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

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.

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Get ready for Sunshine Week
February 28, 2024 | Comments Off on Get ready for Sunshine Week

IRE is proud to partner with Sunshine Week to help shine a light on the importance of public records and open government.

Here’s your NICAR24 Lightning Talks lineup
February 27, 2024 | Comments Off on Here’s your NICAR24 Lightning Talks lineup

The results are in! Here’s the lineup for Lightning Talks at the NICAR24 conference in Baltimore.

Covering the 2024 elections? Here are some tips and resources from IRE experts
February 6, 2024 | Comments Off on Covering the 2024 elections? Here are some tips and resources from IRE experts

Like many reporters across the U.S., Votebeat Texas reporter Natalia Contreras has been preparing for the 2024 elections since last year. It’s a momentous election year, to say the least. In Texas specifically, lawmakers filed hundreds of election-related laws during the legislative session. Some states enacted major changes in 2023: New York gave all voters…

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.

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