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.
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.
Thanks to the help of our generous sponsors and donors, IRE was able to offer more than 60 fellowships to help journalists and students attend the 2025 IRE Conference.
Investigative Reporters and Editors will mark its 50th anniversary with a gala in September, an elegant evening of camaraderie and entertainment paying tribute to the outrage that has driven investigative journalism since 1975.
A pilot program of IRE student chapters is in place across the country. The goal is to introduce more students to the organization and bring investigative training to college campuses.
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.