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Data viz specialist Laura Kurtzberg to join IRE training team

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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…

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Announcing IRE’s 2025 Chauncey Bailey Investigative Reporting Fellows

A graphic with the IRE logo and headshots of the three 2025 fellows: Daniela Ibarra of KSAT-TV, José Ignacio Castañeda Perez of Spotlight Delaware and Aallyah Wright of Capital B News. Text at top reads: 2025 Chauncey Bailey Journalist of Color 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…

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IRE expands DBEI training for newsrooms

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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.

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IRE kicks off fall membership drive with giveaways

Promotional graphic for the 2024 IRE Membership Drive, taking place Oct. 21 - Nov. 18. White text on navy blue background, with graphics of computers, cameras, other reporting tools. Text reads: Learn how an IRE membership can improve your reporting with free tools, discounts and training sessions throughout the year.

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,…

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IRE Board raising funds for AccessFest24 fellowships

Kate Howard, IRE Board Secretary If you’ve attended an IRE conference before, you know how life-changing the training can be. IRE events are valuable not only because they teach us new investigative skills, but also because they build a community of support within our ever-changing and challenging industry. The IRE Board of Directors wants to…

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IRE24 Guide to Anaheim

Welcome to Anaheim! If you’re attending IRE24 and looking for some ways to step away from the conference bubble (in addition to Disney, of course), here are some local events and places to check out! Please note, most events here are not affiliated with IRE, and this is not an exhaustive list.  IRE’s annual investigative…

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Celebrating Pride Month at IRE24

With Pride Month coming up in June, IRE members are excited to celebrate and reflect at IRE24. Over the years, IRE has expanded programming on covering LGBTQ+ issues and historically marginalized communities, and this year is no exception. With more than a dozen IRE24 sessions — such as “Getting trans issues right in the 2024…

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