IRE (Investigative Reporters and Editors)

Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE) is a professional organization dedicated to improving investigative journalism. It provides resources, training, and a network for journalists who aim to uncover, analyze, and report on important issues such as corruption, public safety, and social justice. IRE promotes journalistic integrity, accuracy, and transparency, helping reporters produce in-depth stories that hold power to account. Founded in 1975, it supports journalists through conferences, workshops, and their widely respected membership aimed at strengthening investigative reporting across media outlets.