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NICAR 2026 is here!

IRE is excited to welcome you to Indianapolis for our annual NICAR conference! We've got a packed schedule with some incredible sessions, hands-on classes, and more. And there's still time to register!

NICAR 2026 schedule is live

Check out the jam-packed NICAR schedule here, including networking sessions, hands-on and pre-registration classes (some are still open!), and panels that will help you level up your journalism. See you all in Indianapolis!

From the IRE staff: what to do and see at NICAR26

Have you checked out the NICAR26 schedule? Feeling overwhelmed or can't decide on what to attend? The IRE staff is here to help with recommendations, tips, and advice for newbies and NICAR pros alike.

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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Training Opportunities

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

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.

IRE announces new membership category, price change
May 6, 2024 | Comments Off on IRE announces new membership category, price change

IRE is adding a new membership category to benefit early-career journalists beginning this summer. Beginning July 1, early-career journalists can join IRE for $50/year. Along with paying less in membership dues, these members will also have lower registration fees for some events. This category is open to journalists who have five years of experience or…

IRE Radio Podcast on education, Uvalde and Philip Meyer
May 2, 2024 | Comments Off on IRE Radio Podcast on education, Uvalde and Philip Meyer

The IRE Radio Podcast is back after a four-year hiatus. Check out these three new episodes on education-related topics: “Finding stories on the education beat,” “A look inside Uvalde: 365,” and “The legacy of Philip Meyer.” Find the podcast on Soundcloud, Spotify for Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and other streaming platforms.

NICAR24 Managing Investigators
How IRE training is building newsroom leaders
May 1, 2024 | Comments Off on How IRE training is building newsroom leaders

IRE has trained more than 180 managers and aspiring managers with online and in-person training.

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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