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Deadline extended! Share your ideas for IRE26!

Great news: the IRE26 call for sessions deadline has been extended to Sunday, March 22! Don't miss your chance to help shape the conference programming. Have several ideas? Feel free to fill out the form as many times as you'd like. We can't wait to hear from you!

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Are you looking to level up your investigative and data skills? Are you on a budget? Do you want to attend the best journalism conference ever? If you answered yes and haven't registered for IRE26, it's not too late to lock in the best savings! Plus, we've got extra-special discounts for early-career members, student members and professional members who are freelance or unemployed.

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IRE urges the release of Nashville reporter by federal immigration authorities

IRE urges the release of Estefany Rodríguez, a reporter with Nashville Noticias and Univision 42 Nashville, whose coverage has included immigration enforcement. She was taken into custody while in a marked news vehicle, according to Nashville Noticias.

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.

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IRE News

Seeking ideas for virtual AccessFest23
May 16, 2023 | Comments Off on Seeking ideas for virtual AccessFest23

IRE is gearing up to start planning for AccessFest23 and we want to hear your ideas!

IRE board issues statement in support of LGBTQ+ community
May 11, 2023 | Comments Off on IRE board issues statement in support of LGBTQ+ community

Today, the IRE Board of Directors issued the following statement: IRE is committed to maintaining a safe environment where all our members can learn and be supported professionally. We believe all discrimination is damaging, including discrimination based on gender identity or expression. In advance of the 2023 IRE Conference in Orlando, some of our members…

IRE Freelance Fellowships and Journalist of Color Fellowships
Journalist of Color and Freelance Fellowships Applications Open Now
May 10, 2023 | Comments Off on Journalist of Color and Freelance Fellowships Applications Open Now

Have a great idea for an investigative reporting project? We want to help! Applications are now open for IRE’s Journalist of Color Investigative Reporting Fellowship and Freelance Fellowship.

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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