The IRE Office will be closed on Monday, March 23, 2026, to mourn the passing of Executive Director Diana R. Fuentes. The office will also close on Friday, March 27, to attend Fuentes' visitation.
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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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Welcome to the IRE23 LGBTQ+ Resource Guide. Whether you’re looking for queer-focused sessions, IRE personnel, a spot for lunch or a business to support, this guide can be your roadmap while in Orlando. The IRE Board of Directors recently issued a statement reaffirming the organization’s commitment to LGBTQ+ equity and inclusion. When registering, attendees also…
The late Jeff German’s colleagues — Rhonda Prast, Briana Erickson and Art Kane — will deliver a joint keynote address at IRE23 in Orlando.
IRE is proud to welcome 95 journalists to the IRE23 fellowship class! IRE and generous benefactors are helping journalists around the country attend the #IRE23 in Orlando, June 22-25. Fellows will attend panels and training sessions, and also network with IRE members from around the country. Fellowships and scholarships were available to all journalists, including…
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.