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IRE was formed in 1975 to create a forum in which journalists throughout the world could help each other by sharing story ideas, newsgathering techniques and news sources. We are headquartered at the Missouri School of Journalism in Columbia, Mo.
We have more than 6,000 members worldwide, including journalists in print broadcast and online media, retirees, journalism educators and students. Visit IRE's Web site, www.ire.org, to learn about everything the organization has to offer.
IRE operates the National Institute for Computer-Assisted Reporting, (NICAR) a joint venture with the Missouri School of Journalism. It's the leading resource computer-assisted reporting, also known as CAR, an ever-expanding field in which journalists using databases and other computer technology to report and present stories. The Database Library maintains a collection of national datasets to provide efficient and affordable data access for CAR projects and breaking news.
We have more than 6,000 members worldwide, including journalists in print broadcast and online media, retirees, journalism educators and students. Visit IRE's Web site, www.ire.org, to learn about everything the organization has to offer.
IRE operates the National Institute for Computer-Assisted Reporting, (NICAR) a joint venture with the Missouri School of Journalism. It's the leading resource computer-assisted reporting, also known as CAR, an ever-expanding field in which journalists using databases and other computer technology to report and present stories. The Database Library maintains a collection of national datasets to provide efficient and affordable data access for CAR projects and breaking news.
Overview
Location
United States, Missouri, Columbia
Employees
51-200
Phone
+1 573-882-2042
Founded date
1975
Mentions in press and media 13
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| Mar 27, 2025 | Local Author Spotlight: Titles include a hair-raising (fictional) true crime podcast thriller; a queer gaming love story set in Boulder and more | “The Big Freeze: A Reporter’s Personal Journey into the World of Egg Freezing and the Quest to Control Our Fertility,” by Natalie Lampert (Courtesy photo) The Big Freeze: A Reporter’s Personal Journey into the World of Egg Freezing and the ... |
| Jul 9, 2024 | David Cay Johnston, Pulitzer Prize winner and bestselling author, joins RIT faculty as a Professor of Practice | Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist David Cay Johnston named a Professor of Practice in RIT’s College of Liberal Arts. Credit: Bonk Johnston Rochester Institute of Technology welcomes David Cay Johnston, Pulitzer Prize-winning i... |
| May 24, 2024 | Climate On — and Off — The Debate Stage | The dates have been set for two US presidential debates and the question we now have is: Will the moderators question the candidates about their plans for stopping climate change — and challenge them to get real about the severity of the cl... |
| May 2, 2024 | The Dangers of Telling the Truth | Sign up for Climate on the Ballot, our weekly newsletter with ideas for reporting on climate and the 2024 elections. In many parts of the world, telling the truth has become a life-threatening job. Tomorrow, May 3, marks World Press Freedom... |
| Oct 27, 2021 | Police officers are collapsing after touching fentanyl, but you can’t overdose from skin contact. The likelier story? Panic attacks. | San Diego County Sheriff’s Deputy David Faiivae gets aid from an officer after being exposed to fentanyl on July 3, 2021. Experts say it’s unlikely that Faiivae was overdosing. San Diego County Sheriff’s Department via AP) Cops are collapsi... |
| Oct 20, 2016 | Agents of influence: How reporters have been “weaponized” by leaks | Enlarge George Hodan reader comments 166 with 85 posters participating, including story author Share this story Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Reddit Since June, some entity has been releasing e-mails and electronic documents o... |
| Apr 7, 2016 | Journalists Should Not Be Afraid of Using Hacked Data | We are in the age of massive, informative data breaches. From Italian surveillance company Hacking Team, to extra-marital affairs site Ashley Madison, and perhaps Mossack Fonseca, the company at the centre of the Panama Papers, journalists ... |
| Jul 18, 2013 | Freedom Of Information Act Machine Fights Government Secrecy By Automating Transparency Requests | The Freedom of Information Act Machine, an open online platform that automates Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, launched on Kickstarter two days ago and has already surpassed its funding goal. At the time of publication, it had c... |
| Sep 21, 2012 | 6 data journalism startups you need to know about | The Knight News Foundation has announced the six winners in its latest Knight News Challenge, focused on data journalism projects. The six winners — who “make it easier to access and use information on local communities, air quality, elect... |
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FAQ about Investigative Reporters and Editors
When was Investigative Reporters and Editors founded?
Investigative Reporters and Editors was founded in 1975.
What has the press written about Investigative Reporters and Editors?
Parsers VC has collected 13 articles mentioning Investigative Reporters and Editors, among them “Local Author Spotlight: Titles include a hair-raising (fictional) true crime podcast thriller; a queer gaming love story set in Boulder and more” (Mar 27, 2025) and “David Cay Johnston, Pulitzer Prize winner and bestselling author, joins RIT faculty as a Professor of Practice” (Jul 9, 2024).
Is Investigative Reporters and Editors still active?
Yes, Investigative Reporters and Editors is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Jun 6, 2026.