Skip to content
logo for IRE26 with an illustration of a ferris wheel representing the Capitol Wheel in National Harbor

Register for IRE26!

It's not too late to join IRE & NICAR for our annual investigative journalism conference - in National Harbor, Maryland (just outside of D.C.!).

The IRE Conference is about all things investigative, data, storytelling, public records, networking, finding old friends and new and so much more! All packed into three and a half days of take-home tips, hands-on training, and more new friends than you can count.

In loving memory: Diana R. Fuentes

See photos, videos and notes from people celebrating Diana's life and work.

Graphic with the text "IRE Meet the candidates!" and two illustrated checklist papers in the background with drawings of people's headshots and a marker to indicate someone is voting on them

Meet the 2026 IRE Board Candidates

In preparation for the 2026 IRE Board elections, get to know the candidates for the board and the contest committee.

Elected board members will guide IRE's mission, support journalists, and contribute to key decisions and initiatives.

Graphic with the text "IRE Meet the candidates!" and two illustrated checklist papers in the background with drawings of people's headshots and a marker to indicate someone is voting on them

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.

Upcoming events

Loading ...

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.

View Calendar

IRE News

IRE Board elects officers
July 12, 2022 | Comments Off on IRE Board elects officers

The Investigative Reporters & Editors Board of Directors has elected officers for 2022-23.

Seven journalists elected to IRE Board of Directors along with two new Contest Committee members
June 26, 2022 | Comments Off on Seven journalists elected to IRE Board of Directors along with two new Contest Committee members

IRE Board President Mark Walker of the New York Times was reelected to the IRE Board of Directors on Saturday, along with six new board members and two new Contest Committee members.

Robert Cribb presents the Golden Padlock Award finalists and winner during the IRE Awards Luncheon at IRE22
City of Huntsville, Alabama, wins 2022 Golden Padlock Award
June 25, 2022 | Comments Off on City of Huntsville, Alabama, wins 2022 Golden Padlock Award

Steadfast unwillingness to release police bodycam footage in 2018 has earned the City of Huntsville, Alabama and its police department the 2022 Golden Padlock Award from Investigative Reporters and Editors. The award honors the most secretive government agencies in the U.S. It would take three years, a murder trial, dogged media requests and a judicial…

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.

Become a Member
Scroll To Top