Investigative Reporters & Editors
@ire.org
Providing training, resources and a community of support to journalists around the world. Join us at #IRE25 June 19-22 in New Orleans! 🔍 ire.org
If you’ve been thinking about joining IRE or renewing your membership, it’s the perfect time to take action during our fall membership drive🚗
Visit www.ire.org/join-ire to learn more about the many benefits of an IRE membership - including early bird rates for NICAR26 - March 5-8 in Indianapolis.
Visit www.ire.org/join-ire to learn more about the many benefits of an IRE membership - including early bird rates for NICAR26 - March 5-8 in Indianapolis.
November 21, 2025 at 7:48 PM
If you’ve been thinking about joining IRE or renewing your membership, it’s the perfect time to take action during our fall membership drive🚗
Visit www.ire.org/join-ire to learn more about the many benefits of an IRE membership - including early bird rates for NICAR26 - March 5-8 in Indianapolis.
Visit www.ire.org/join-ire to learn more about the many benefits of an IRE membership - including early bird rates for NICAR26 - March 5-8 in Indianapolis.
💻✨Level up your skills with IRE’s Data Journalism Bootcamp, Jan. 12-16, 2026. In-person at the University of Missouri in Columbia, MO.
Open to all IRE members and future members. Scholarships available. Apply by Sat. December 6. https://www.ire.org/training/fellowships-and-scholarships/
Open to all IRE members and future members. Scholarships available. Apply by Sat. December 6. https://www.ire.org/training/fellowships-and-scholarships/
November 19, 2025 at 7:00 PM
💻✨Level up your skills with IRE’s Data Journalism Bootcamp, Jan. 12-16, 2026. In-person at the University of Missouri in Columbia, MO.
Open to all IRE members and future members. Scholarships available. Apply by Sat. December 6. https://www.ire.org/training/fellowships-and-scholarships/
Open to all IRE members and future members. Scholarships available. Apply by Sat. December 6. https://www.ire.org/training/fellowships-and-scholarships/
FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY
Register now for the Indigenous Student Investigative Journalism Workshop, hosted in partnership with the @indigenousja.bsky.social and the Oklahoma Media Center Feb. 12-13, 2026, in Oklahoma City.
Apply at: https://bit.ly/47HiePV by Monday 11/17!
Register now for the Indigenous Student Investigative Journalism Workshop, hosted in partnership with the @indigenousja.bsky.social and the Oklahoma Media Center Feb. 12-13, 2026, in Oklahoma City.
Apply at: https://bit.ly/47HiePV by Monday 11/17!
November 14, 2025 at 10:35 PM
FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY
Register now for the Indigenous Student Investigative Journalism Workshop, hosted in partnership with the @indigenousja.bsky.social and the Oklahoma Media Center Feb. 12-13, 2026, in Oklahoma City.
Apply at: https://bit.ly/47HiePV by Monday 11/17!
Register now for the Indigenous Student Investigative Journalism Workshop, hosted in partnership with the @indigenousja.bsky.social and the Oklahoma Media Center Feb. 12-13, 2026, in Oklahoma City.
Apply at: https://bit.ly/47HiePV by Monday 11/17!
At IRE, we believe investigative journalism helps us live in a better, more informed world. Join us in our mission by making a gift: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/qycOsg?vid=1mkwsg
Your generous contributions directly support IRE training programs and resources for journalists worldwide.
Your generous contributions directly support IRE training programs and resources for journalists worldwide.
November 13, 2025 at 4:10 PM
At IRE, we believe investigative journalism helps us live in a better, more informed world. Join us in our mission by making a gift: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/qycOsg?vid=1mkwsg
Your generous contributions directly support IRE training programs and resources for journalists worldwide.
Your generous contributions directly support IRE training programs and resources for journalists worldwide.
Applications are now open for Today’s News for Tomorrow, a free program that provides newsrooms free training to ensure the long-term preservation and access of their digital assets.
Applications now open! Learn more at: https://www.ire.org/call-for-applications-todays-news-for-tomorrow/
Applications now open! Learn more at: https://www.ire.org/call-for-applications-todays-news-for-tomorrow/
November 10, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Applications are now open for Today’s News for Tomorrow, a free program that provides newsrooms free training to ensure the long-term preservation and access of their digital assets.
Applications now open! Learn more at: https://www.ire.org/call-for-applications-todays-news-for-tomorrow/
Applications now open! Learn more at: https://www.ire.org/call-for-applications-todays-news-for-tomorrow/
Mark your calendars for March 5-8, and join us in Indianapolis for #NICAR26! Register now to lock in the early-bird rate, or apply for a fellowship: https://www.ire.org/training/conferences/nicar-2026/
October 31, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Mark your calendars for March 5-8, and join us in Indianapolis for #NICAR26! Register now to lock in the early-bird rate, or apply for a fellowship: https://www.ire.org/training/conferences/nicar-2026/
The NICAR Conference is coming up March 5-8, 2026 in Indianapolis, and we want to hear from you! What do you want to learn? Share your ideas for topics or speakers to help us plan the best possible conference. bit.ly/4qBAIcc
October 28, 2025 at 2:03 PM
The NICAR Conference is coming up March 5-8, 2026 in Indianapolis, and we want to hear from you! What do you want to learn? Share your ideas for topics or speakers to help us plan the best possible conference. bit.ly/4qBAIcc
@slooterman.bsky.social and @wendyluwrites.bsky.social join in conversation for our keynote at #AccessFest25.
October 9, 2025 at 5:27 PM
@slooterman.bsky.social and @wendyluwrites.bsky.social join in conversation for our keynote at #AccessFest25.
We're kicking off #AccessFest! Great to see so many friends online at our virtual conference.
This is IRE's fifth all-virtual conference, and we'll be bringing together more than 400 journalists from around the world over the next few days!
This is IRE's fifth all-virtual conference, and we'll be bringing together more than 400 journalists from around the world over the next few days!
October 9, 2025 at 2:50 PM
We're kicking off #AccessFest! Great to see so many friends online at our virtual conference.
This is IRE's fifth all-virtual conference, and we'll be bringing together more than 400 journalists from around the world over the next few days!
This is IRE's fifth all-virtual conference, and we'll be bringing together more than 400 journalists from around the world over the next few days!
🌟 New training announcement 🌟
IRE is partnering with @indigenousja.bsky.social and Oklahoma Media Center to host a workshop for Indigenous students in Feb. 2026.
Fellowships are available and include travel stipends. Apply by Nov. 17!
Get details and apply: forms.gle/hJZLuFE7oJaK...
IRE is partnering with @indigenousja.bsky.social and Oklahoma Media Center to host a workshop for Indigenous students in Feb. 2026.
Fellowships are available and include travel stipends. Apply by Nov. 17!
Get details and apply: forms.gle/hJZLuFE7oJaK...
October 8, 2025 at 4:09 PM
🌟 New training announcement 🌟
IRE is partnering with @indigenousja.bsky.social and Oklahoma Media Center to host a workshop for Indigenous students in Feb. 2026.
Fellowships are available and include travel stipends. Apply by Nov. 17!
Get details and apply: forms.gle/hJZLuFE7oJaK...
IRE is partnering with @indigenousja.bsky.social and Oklahoma Media Center to host a workshop for Indigenous students in Feb. 2026.
Fellowships are available and include travel stipends. Apply by Nov. 17!
Get details and apply: forms.gle/hJZLuFE7oJaK...
Live from New York, it’s IRE’s 50th Anniversary Gala! 🌟🏆 We're so proud to celebrate 50 years of excellence in investigative journalism tonight, with some of the industry’s most revered pioneers and practitioners.
September 16, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Live from New York, it’s IRE’s 50th Anniversary Gala! 🌟🏆 We're so proud to celebrate 50 years of excellence in investigative journalism tonight, with some of the industry’s most revered pioneers and practitioners.
⏰ Just a few days left to apply to IRE's Chauncey Bailey Fellowship! Journalists of color, don't miss this opportunity to receive IRE training, mentorship, data services and support as you pursue your next big story.
Deadline: Monday, Sept. 1
www.ire.org/training/fel...
Deadline: Monday, Sept. 1
www.ire.org/training/fel...
August 27, 2025 at 11:28 PM
⏰ Just a few days left to apply to IRE's Chauncey Bailey Fellowship! Journalists of color, don't miss this opportunity to receive IRE training, mentorship, data services and support as you pursue your next big story.
Deadline: Monday, Sept. 1
www.ire.org/training/fel...
Deadline: Monday, Sept. 1
www.ire.org/training/fel...
A weekend of training at ACP’s College Media Mega Workshop in Minneapolis!
IRE produced the “advanced reporting” track, teaching student journalists about FOI laws, conducting solid research and how to develop a “data and docs” state of mind.
IRE produced the “advanced reporting” track, teaching student journalists about FOI laws, conducting solid research and how to develop a “data and docs” state of mind.
July 13, 2025 at 11:37 PM
A weekend of training at ACP’s College Media Mega Workshop in Minneapolis!
IRE produced the “advanced reporting” track, teaching student journalists about FOI laws, conducting solid research and how to develop a “data and docs” state of mind.
IRE produced the “advanced reporting” track, teaching student journalists about FOI laws, conducting solid research and how to develop a “data and docs” state of mind.
Journalists, IRE is accepting applications right now for two major fellowships! Don't miss out on these opportunities.
🔍The Chauncey Bailey Journalist of Color Fellowship: www.ire.org/training/fel...
Deadline: Sept 1
🔍 Freelance Fellowship: www.ire.org/training/fel...
Deadline: Sept. 29
🔍The Chauncey Bailey Journalist of Color Fellowship: www.ire.org/training/fel...
Deadline: Sept 1
🔍 Freelance Fellowship: www.ire.org/training/fel...
Deadline: Sept. 29
July 10, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Journalists, IRE is accepting applications right now for two major fellowships! Don't miss out on these opportunities.
🔍The Chauncey Bailey Journalist of Color Fellowship: www.ire.org/training/fel...
Deadline: Sept 1
🔍 Freelance Fellowship: www.ire.org/training/fel...
Deadline: Sept. 29
🔍The Chauncey Bailey Journalist of Color Fellowship: www.ire.org/training/fel...
Deadline: Sept 1
🔍 Freelance Fellowship: www.ire.org/training/fel...
Deadline: Sept. 29
Applications are now open for IRE’s Freelance Fellowship!
This fellowship provides cash awards to support independent journalists pursuing investigative projects.
🗓️ Deadline: Sept. 28
www.ire.org/training/fel...
This fellowship provides cash awards to support independent journalists pursuing investigative projects.
🗓️ Deadline: Sept. 28
www.ire.org/training/fel...
July 3, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Applications are now open for IRE’s Freelance Fellowship!
This fellowship provides cash awards to support independent journalists pursuing investigative projects.
🗓️ Deadline: Sept. 28
www.ire.org/training/fel...
This fellowship provides cash awards to support independent journalists pursuing investigative projects.
🗓️ Deadline: Sept. 28
www.ire.org/training/fel...
IRE has awarded the 2025 Don Bolles Medal to Rocío Gallegos of La Verdad.
Gallegos has courageously reported from the U.S.-Mexico border since 1994, exposing government corruption and helping to report the truth behind the murders of two other journalists. www.ire.org/2025-don-bol...
Gallegos has courageously reported from the U.S.-Mexico border since 1994, exposing government corruption and helping to report the truth behind the murders of two other journalists. www.ire.org/2025-don-bol...
June 21, 2025 at 10:31 PM
IRE has awarded the 2025 Don Bolles Medal to Rocío Gallegos of La Verdad.
Gallegos has courageously reported from the U.S.-Mexico border since 1994, exposing government corruption and helping to report the truth behind the murders of two other journalists. www.ire.org/2025-don-bol...
Gallegos has courageously reported from the U.S.-Mexico border since 1994, exposing government corruption and helping to report the truth behind the murders of two other journalists. www.ire.org/2025-don-bol...
The history of IRE in New Orleans! This year will be our organization's fourth conference in the Big Easy.
Thank you, Stephen Stock, for the look back as we look forward to #IRE25!
📹: Dannah Saeuer and Jon Turnipseed
Thank you, Stephen Stock, for the look back as we look forward to #IRE25!
📹: Dannah Saeuer and Jon Turnipseed
June 3, 2025 at 4:27 PM
The history of IRE in New Orleans! This year will be our organization's fourth conference in the Big Easy.
Thank you, Stephen Stock, for the look back as we look forward to #IRE25!
📹: Dannah Saeuer and Jon Turnipseed
Thank you, Stephen Stock, for the look back as we look forward to #IRE25!
📹: Dannah Saeuer and Jon Turnipseed
Stephen Stock and his crew are ready to welcome us to New Orleans! Who’s getting excited for #IRE25?! It’s BYOB (Bring your own beads) 🎉
📸: Dannah Saeuer and Jon Turnipseed
📸: Dannah Saeuer and Jon Turnipseed
May 29, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Stephen Stock and his crew are ready to welcome us to New Orleans! Who’s getting excited for #IRE25?! It’s BYOB (Bring your own beads) 🎉
📸: Dannah Saeuer and Jon Turnipseed
📸: Dannah Saeuer and Jon Turnipseed
💫 Some new merch just in time for #IRE25! Check out our special 50th anniversary items: investigative-reporters-editors.myshopify.com
Purchases from our online shop support future IRE training programs!
Purchases from our online shop support future IRE training programs!
May 25, 2025 at 2:11 PM
💫 Some new merch just in time for #IRE25! Check out our special 50th anniversary items: investigative-reporters-editors.myshopify.com
Purchases from our online shop support future IRE training programs!
Purchases from our online shop support future IRE training programs!
The journalism industry is facing tremendous challenges and changes. How does investigative journalism persevere — and grow? The upcoming IRE Conference will feature this showcase panel with @keribla.bsky.social, Len Downie Jr., @fahrenthold.bsky.social, @meridak.bsky.social and Lea Thompson. #IRE25
May 23, 2025 at 5:11 PM
The journalism industry is facing tremendous challenges and changes. How does investigative journalism persevere — and grow? The upcoming IRE Conference will feature this showcase panel with @keribla.bsky.social, Len Downie Jr., @fahrenthold.bsky.social, @meridak.bsky.social and Lea Thompson. #IRE25
There’s a lot going on. Let’s get into it at #IRE25.
Our upcoming journalism conference will feature 200+ panels, demos and hands-on classes to help you become a better watchdog journalist.
Explore the schedule and join us: schedules.ire.org/ire-2025/
Our upcoming journalism conference will feature 200+ panels, demos and hands-on classes to help you become a better watchdog journalist.
Explore the schedule and join us: schedules.ire.org/ire-2025/
May 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM
There’s a lot going on. Let’s get into it at #IRE25.
Our upcoming journalism conference will feature 200+ panels, demos and hands-on classes to help you become a better watchdog journalist.
Explore the schedule and join us: schedules.ire.org/ire-2025/
Our upcoming journalism conference will feature 200+ panels, demos and hands-on classes to help you become a better watchdog journalist.
Explore the schedule and join us: schedules.ire.org/ire-2025/
This impressive nine-team multimedia collaboration — by journalists in the U.S., Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras and the Dominican Republic — won the IRE Tom Renner Award last month.
See our judges’ comments and the full list of winners: www.ire.org/announcing-t...
See our judges’ comments and the full list of winners: www.ire.org/announcing-t...
May 4, 2025 at 2:38 PM
This impressive nine-team multimedia collaboration — by journalists in the U.S., Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras and the Dominican Republic — won the IRE Tom Renner Award last month.
See our judges’ comments and the full list of winners: www.ire.org/announcing-t...
See our judges’ comments and the full list of winners: www.ire.org/announcing-t...
Interested in attending IRE Data Journalism Bootcamp in August? The deadline to apply for fellowships is coming up on Tuesday, May 6! www.ire.org/training/fel...
The August Bootcamp is focused on R and will take place in Columbia, Missouri.
The August Bootcamp is focused on R and will take place in Columbia, Missouri.
May 2, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Interested in attending IRE Data Journalism Bootcamp in August? The deadline to apply for fellowships is coming up on Tuesday, May 6! www.ire.org/training/fel...
The August Bootcamp is focused on R and will take place in Columbia, Missouri.
The August Bootcamp is focused on R and will take place in Columbia, Missouri.
The early-bird discount for #IRE25 ends at MIDNIGHT ET! Be sure to register today and save: www.ire.org/event/2025-i...
April 28, 2025 at 4:14 PM
The early-bird discount for #IRE25 ends at MIDNIGHT ET! Be sure to register today and save: www.ire.org/event/2025-i...
Educators, going to the IRE Conference? Check out this training by the Center for Just Journalism on June 18. @lewispants.bsky.social + Lauren Lee White will share resources to teach your students how to do better public safety reporting.
🔗 Apply to attend: docs.google.com/forms/d/1SLf...
🔗 Apply to attend: docs.google.com/forms/d/1SLf...
April 25, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Educators, going to the IRE Conference? Check out this training by the Center for Just Journalism on June 18. @lewispants.bsky.social + Lauren Lee White will share resources to teach your students how to do better public safety reporting.
🔗 Apply to attend: docs.google.com/forms/d/1SLf...
🔗 Apply to attend: docs.google.com/forms/d/1SLf...