Investigative Reporters & Editors
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
- Take a walk down memory lane with us! Hear from several past Executive Directors as they discuss IRE’s growth and legacy. You’ll hear about how they helped create NICAR, break membership records, push for a more inclusive industry and so much more. 🗓️ Wednesday, May 28 www.ire.org/event/50-yea...
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- 🌟 IRE NEWS: Investigative Reporters and Editors is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a gala in New York City! The fundraiser, the first of its kind in IRE’s history, will honor some of the top names in investigative journalism today. Read the full announcement ⤵️ www.ire.org/50th-anniver...
- IRE WEBINAR: Handling leaks and knowing your rights ⤵️ @rcfp.org is joining us to help reporters better understand the legal risks associated with receiving or publishing material that was illegally obtained by a third party — and how to minimize them. 🗓️ June 4 www.ire.org/event/free-w...
- Reposted by Investigative Reporters & EditorsExciting news! We were just named a 2025 Pulitzer Prize finalist in Explanatory Reporting alongside The Center for Public Integrity and @revealnews.org for our “40 Acres and a Lie” investigation into how formerly enslaved people were given land—only to have it taken back: 40acresandalie.com
- Reposted by Investigative Reporters & EditorsWE WON A PULITZER! A big first for @thebaltimorebanner.com & @nytimes.com Local Investigations Fellowship. Thank you to so many, especially those who trusted us with their stories, however painful or risky it may have been for them to share, because they knew it could make a difference.
- Reposted by Investigative Reporters & EditorsJUST IN: ProPublica’s “Life of the Mother” series, which exposes the fatal consequences of abortion bans, has won the Pulitzer Prize for Public Service. This is the second consecutive year we’ve been awarded this distinction and our eighth Pulitzer: www.propublica.org/series/life-...
- “What stood out in all these conversations is how investigative reporting demands creativity and persistence. When the trail goes cold, how do you keep digging? That's the kind of thinking we hope to inspire.” www.ire.org/new-student-...
- 📣 IRE members, planning to run for a seat on the Board of Directors or Contest Committee? The deadline to file for candidacy is TOMORROW 11:59 p.m. ET. If you've ever wanted to contribute to IRE and serve as a leader, this is your chance to step up! www.ire.org/about-ire/bo...
- New to data journalism? Want to start incorporating numbers in your reporting? Check out IRE’s online bootcamp and learn all the skills you need to produce data-driven stories. Register now and join us next week! www.ire.org/event/online... 🗓️ Mon., May 12 - Thurs., May 15 ⏰ 12-3 p.m. ET
- The IRE team is hard at work planning another informative and inspiring journalism conference! Get an early preview of the schedule and register for #IRE25 today. See you in New Orleans June 19-22. schedules.ire.org/ire-2025/
- “Tráileres, Trampa para Migrantes” tells the story of migrants traveling in cargo trucks to reach the U.S. — and the inner workings of a dangerous illegal industry that has left at least a hundred dead and dozens wounded in recent years. www.telemundo.com/noticias/not... @noticiastelemundo.com
- Reposted by Investigative Reporters & EditorsAt the #LoganSymposium2025 at @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social, w/300+ journalists focused on meeting the moment and holding power accountable. @davidbarstow.bsky.social said: "We are one of the few remaining challenges that exist right now. It’s really resting intensely on us to do our damn jobs."
- Free IRE member webinar ⬇️ Join us to learn how to cover civil unrest and protests. @judithmatloff.bsky.social will share tips on situational awareness, safety, and how to help you reduce the chances of arrest, assaults and injury on the job. 🗓️ May 19 www.ire.org/event/webina...
- Reposted by Investigative Reporters & EditorsYou should understand your state laws and how things work in your neck of the woods, but you shouldn’t underestimate what you can learn from how they work in another state or jurisdiction. Get more tips from our FOIAFriday sessions here: www.muckrock.com/news/archive...
- “Journalism is something that I value very much, and I appreciate responsible and diligent journalists.” — Aron Wellman, co-owner of 🐎“Journalism.” www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...
- #IREJobCenter: @wisconsinwatch.org seeks a regional editor to launch and lead the northeast Wisconsin bureau — covering Green Bay, Appleton, the Fox Valley and surrounding region. www.ire.org/job-center/e...
- 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.
- We’re going back to school! 📚 IRE recently launched a pilot program of student chapters on college campuses. So far, students have started IRE chapters at Boston University, @arizonastateuni.bsky.social, @medillschool.bsky.social and @newmarkjplus.bsky.social. www.ire.org/new-student-...
- Reposted by Investigative Reporters & EditorsMy first sounding board as a young reporter was on the @ire.org email list - a community of like-minded investigators. I received guidance, support and sources as I produced my first series -- Forgotten Souls. Subscribe to Don't Forget My Soul. Thank you, IRE. open.substack.com/pub/mcnellyt...
- IRE members, interested in being on our Board of Directors or Contest Committee? Learn more at our Q&A this Thursday, May 1 at 1:30 p.m. ET. If you’ve ever wanted to contribute to the organization and serve as a leader, this is your chance to step up! www.ire.org/event/how-to...
- Nearly 70% of investigative journalists who routinely report on government accountability identified “limited access to records or sources” as the greatest challenge in holding government officials accountable, according to a survey by @collierprize.bsky.social. www.jou.ufl.edu/collier-priz...
- Thank you for our 50th birthday gift 🙏 @pamelacolloff.bsky.social @bykenarmstrong.bsky.social
- I've been trying for years to get the fantabulous @pamelacolloff.bsky.social to go to IRE. The good news: This year she's going. The better news: She'll be helping me with a workshop on reporting & writing for scene. Pam talking shop is as good as it gets. (Pre-registration is required.) @ire.org
- Reposted by Investigative Reporters & EditorsToday is the LAST DAY to register for the @ire.org conference at the early-bird rate (up to $100 off). It's going to be a big one, with special events and too many amazing speakers to list. Learn more and register here: www.ire.org/training/con... #IRE25
- The early-bird discount for #IRE25 ends at MIDNIGHT ET! Be sure to register today and save: www.ire.org/event/2025-i...
- Writing about data? @jlaf.bsky.social and @jaimidowdell.bsky.social shared these tips to avoid misleading or confusing your audiences. ✍️ @gijn.org gijn.org/stories/data...
- Feeling sad or stressed about the state of the world? Take a moment to look at the work of our 2024 IRE Award winners and finalists. A powerful reminder that journalists are working hard every day to expose injustice and hold the powerful accountable. www.ire.org/announcing-t...
- Reposted by Investigative Reporters & EditorsThis is an extremely good deal if you are a reporter and your newsroom doesn’t pay for a privacy service like this. Don’t miss it.
- LAST DAY: Join IRE or renew your membership to receive a 50% discounted subscription to DeleteMe. Get the training you need to do impactful investigative journalism and the digital privacy you need to report more safely. www.ire.org/discount-on-...
- LAST DAY: Join IRE or renew your membership to receive a 50% discounted subscription to DeleteMe. Get the training you need to do impactful investigative journalism and the digital privacy you need to report more safely. www.ire.org/discount-on-...
- Reposted by Investigative Reporters & EditorsWe’re bringing our “Managing Investigators” master class to #IRE25 this June in New Orleans! Join us for this specialized @ire.org training for investigative leaders! Pre-register now: bit.ly/42x8YLN; and don’t miss the conference early-bird rate (ends Monday!): bit.ly/432tWCf
- Reposted by Investigative Reporters & EditorsJust registered for the “Reporting and Writing for Scene” master class with @pamelacolloff.bsky.social and @bykenarmstrong.bsky.social who are the best in the business. Figure it’s about time someone got paid for the wisdom I’ve plied from these two. Glad it’s @ire.org www.ire.org/product/ire2...
- Reposted by Investigative Reporters & EditorsAttn audio/radio/podcast journalists: @ire.org conf features an audio/radio track for the 1st time! How to panels: driveway moments; data in audio investigations; crafting/editing podcasts; pitching podcasts/shows;+ more. Get early bird discount now www.ire.org/training/con...
- Reposted by Investigative Reporters & EditorsJoin or renew your @ire.org membership by Monday to receive a digital security discount from DeleteMe: bit.ly/3Yeoyt9
- Journalism friends, find community and inspiration at the upcoming IRE Conference in New Orleans. Along with our popular investigative and data sessions, you'll find panels on disappearing data, overcoming roadblocks, past and present perilous times, and much more. schedules.ire.org/ire-2025/
- ❗️Early-bird registration for #IRE25 ends Monday❗️ Plan ahead and save up to $100 by registering now. See you June 19-22 in New Orleans! www.ire.org/training/con...
- Reposted by Investigative Reporters & EditorsI've been trying for years to get the fantabulous @pamelacolloff.bsky.social to go to IRE. The good news: This year she's going. The better news: She'll be helping me with a workshop on reporting & writing for scene. Pam talking shop is as good as it gets. (Pre-registration is required.) @ire.org
- 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...
- See you tomorrow!
- THIS FRIDAY: IRE is hosting a webinar on investigating businesses and nonprofits. We’ll teach you how to dig deeper, where to look for records and data, and how to push past roadblocks and red tape to tell important stories. www.ire.org/event/free-w... 🗓️ Friday, April 25 ⏰ 1 - 2 p.m. ET
- Reposted by Investigative Reporters & EditorsYou’ve got *two more days* to apply to this year’s Data Institute! We don’t ask for prior experience or recommendation letters—we just want to hear about your passion to learn data, design, and code for journalism. Find out more here, and apply by April 25! buff.ly/q9ztp8Z
- Reposted by Investigative Reporters & EditorsJoin @ire.org in Austin, Texas on May 16 @ 6pm CST for our Spring Meetup! Any journalist is welcome - you don't have to be an IRE member! -More details on the event: bit.ly/3GnR7xY -How to order an IRE / TX T-shirt: bit.ly/3YCzctN See you there! 😊
- Reposted by Investigative Reporters & EditorsGet ready: @ire.org is bringing back its wildly popular Deep Dive track for this year's conference in New Orleans. It's a special series of panels featuring stars speaking candidly about the biggest topics in investigative journalism today. Check out this incredible lineup:
- This has been postponed to Thursday, May 1! Join us and get all your questions answered: www.ire.org/event/how-to...
- Are you interested in joining IRE's leadership? Have questions about the upcoming election process? Join current IRE Board members for a virtual office hour this Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. ET. The deadline to file for candidacy is May 6. www.ire.org/event/how-to...
- We’re bringing together the country’s top journalists for in-depth, candid conversations at #IRE25. This isn’t like a typical IRE class. No PowerPoints. No frills. Just talking. Check out our Deep Dive sessions: schedules.ire.org/ire-2025/ @pamelacolloff.bsky.social @hannahdreier.bsky.social
- Reposting for Earth Day 🍃 We compiled reporting tips and examples of environment stories from IRE members: www.ire.org/tips-ideas-f...
- THIS FRIDAY: IRE is hosting a webinar on investigating businesses and nonprofits. We’ll teach you how to dig deeper, where to look for records and data, and how to push past roadblocks and red tape to tell important stories. www.ire.org/event/free-w... 🗓️ Friday, April 25 ⏰ 1 - 2 p.m. ET
- Are you interested in joining IRE's leadership? Have questions about the upcoming election process? Join current IRE Board members for a virtual office hour this Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. ET. The deadline to file for candidacy is May 6. www.ire.org/event/how-to...
- Thinking about joining IRE? There’s one week left in our spring member drive! Join or renew your membership by Monday, April 28 to receive a 50% discounted subscription to DeleteMe. The digital security service can protect journalists against threats such as doxing. www.ire.org/discount-on-...
- We’re getting pumped for #IRE25! Join us June 19-22 in New Orleans for our biggest conference of the year. The deadline for early-bird registration is coming up soon! Register by April 28 to save. Plus, get a sneak peek of the schedule: schedules.ire.org/ire-2025/
- Reposted by Investigative Reporters & EditorsCheck out this new data analysis from CBS News, which I'm told was inspired by our "First LLM Classifier" class at the #NICAR25 conference. cbsnews.com/news/nih-rfk-jr-cut…
- Reposted by Investigative Reporters & EditorsIt's a tremendous privilege to have our Smoke and Lies investigation recognized by @ire.org this year In a moment when the governance of borders grow harsher and more opaque, investigations like this are one way to make the violence of these institutions harder to ignore.
- The Video Division I Award goes to @lighthousereports.com, La Verdad and El Paso Matters. This was a “gripping and graphic” investigation of the deadly fire inside a migrant detention center in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. www.lighthousereports.com/investigatio...
- Reposted by Investigative Reporters & EditorsDidn't make it to #NICAR25? This will be worth a read. source.opennews.org/articles/sev...
- Reposted by Investigative Reporters & EditorsCongratulations to @bloomberg.com reporters Eric Fan, Zachary Mider, Denise Lu, Marie Patino, Nic Querolo, Coulter Jones and Kyle Kim for winning the @ire.org Freedom of Information Award for their H1B visa series!
- Hello SATX 👋 IRE’s Diana Fuentes and Francisco Vara-Orta are attending the first-ever “Local News in the Heart of Texas Summit,” hosted by the San Antonio Area Foundation and Press Forward San Antonio. We’re excited to join this important conversation about the future of local news!
- Reposted by Investigative Reporters & EditorsSuper proud of the @thebaltimorebanner.com newsroom for winning an IRE award for our Key Bridge collapse coverage. At the time, we didn't even have a live blog, but we did have great journalists who know this community and what the bridge meant to it.
- The IRE Award for Investigations Triggered by Breaking News goes to @thebaltimorebanner.com for reporting on the Key Bridge collapse. “This was a colossal effort for 24 hours, with journalists waking up in the middle of the night and working well together.” www.thebaltimorebanner.com/specials/key...
- Reposted by Investigative Reporters & EditorsHumbled and honor to see our year-long investigation be recognized with an @ire.org award. Thinking about all the tenants who allowed us to follow them as they tried to enforce their rights. 🙏
- Reposted by Investigative Reporters & EditorsVery, very proud of the @merrillcollege.bsky.social students & faculty who made this such a great project.
- The Student (Large) Award goes to Howard Center for Investigative Journalism at UMD and @bostonu.bsky.social for “Planes, Trains and Luxury Stays.” Judges were impressed by the amount of data analyzed and the interactive database for readers. cnsmaryland.org/congressiona...
- Reposted by Investigative Reporters & EditorsAmazing: @ire.org split its annual award this year between two investigations. Both are from @sfchronicle.com: www.ire.org/announcing-t...
- IRE's annual contest is a reminder of the power of investigative journalism, which is essential to a free society. We're so proud to recognize these journalists, whose work represents the very best in investigative reporting, and we look forward to celebrating them at #IRE25 in New Orleans! 🎉
- Congratulations to the winners and finalists of the 2024 IRE Awards! www.ire.org/announcing-t...
