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Help us honor heroes of investigative journalism
Next year, Investigative Reporters and Editors will celebrate 50 years of supporting the investigative journalism community. As part of the anniversary celebrations, we will be highlighting members who have made a special impact on journalism, IRE and the world. We’re asking for your nominations of who we should celebrate at our gala that we are planning for the fall in New York City.
Read MoreThis is our story. Will you help us write the next chapter?
(Nov. 21, 2024) — In February 1975, a group of journalists from across the country gathered in Reston, Virginia to discuss the future of investigative journalism. It was an unprecedented year. Just months before, President Richard Nixon became the first U.S. president to resign after the Watergate Scandal. U.S. forces had recently left Vietnam, and…
Read MoreIRE Radio: Disability is part of every beat
In a panel titled, “Disability is part of every beat,” three accomplished journalists joined in discussion at AccessFest24. We have excerpted from their panel in this edition of The IRE Radio Podcast.
Read MoreApply for a fellowship to attend IRE Data Journalism Bootcamp
Fellowships are available to help journalists and educators attend an IRE Data Journalism Bootcamp in 2025.
Read MoreData viz specialist Laura Kurtzberg to join IRE training team
IRE is thrilled to announce the hiring of Laura Jael Kurtzberg as the team’s newest training director. Kurtzberg, an Arizona native, has been an assistant professor at Florida International University since 2020. She has extensive experience as a data visualization specialist, cartographer and a news applications developer with a particular interest in environmental stories. “We…
Read MoreAnnouncing IRE’s 2025 Chauncey Bailey Investigative Reporting Fellows
Daniela Ibarra of KSAT-TV in San Antonio, José Ignacio Castañeda Perez of Spotlight Delaware and Aallyah Wright of Capital B News will serve as IRE’s 2025 Chauncey Bailey Journalist of Color Investigative Reporting Fellows. This yearlong fellowship is designed to increase the range of backgrounds, experiences and interests within the field of investigative journalism, where…
Read MoreIRE expands DBEI training for newsrooms
IRE offers custom training for journalists and newsrooms on a wide range of topics relating to diversity, belonging, equity and inclusion.
Customizable training sessions help newsrooms better address specific audiences and communities that long have been ignored, not only in coverage but in internal hiring and retention practices, at affordable prices.
Read MoreIRE kicks off fall membership drive with giveaways
Thinking about joining IRE or renewing your membership? IRE’s fall membership drive is the perfect time to get involved! Join or renew your membership by Nov. 18 for a chance to win free conference registration, a gift certificate to the IRE store or free newsroom training. The promotion is available Monday, Oct. 21, through Monday,…
Read MoreIRE Radio Podcast: Introducing the Knight Election Hub
The Knight Election Hub contains more than 100 free and discounted resources for covering elections. Learn how to use this powerful one-stop destination for election reporting with the IRE Radio Podcast.
Read MoreA new era for The IRE Journal
The IRE Journal is entering a new phase, becoming a digital-only magazine effective Jan. 1. The final print edition will be the Q4 2024 issue.
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