Why join IRE? Take it from our members
"Networking with our colleagues is especially important at a time when journalism is being beseiged by budget cuts."
Brian Ross
Chief Investigative Correspondent, ABC News
"The training and the advice and the support that I get from IRE has really helped me as I work on projects."
Daniel Gilbert
Reporter, Pulitzer Prize-winner, The Wall Street Journal
"Every single time I come here I learn something new. I feel like a kid again in journalism - I'm always leaving excited to try something new, to try something different."
Deborah Sherman
Investigative Reporter, KUSA-TV
Member benefits
These days, there's more pressure than ever to rise above your competition. IRE can help put the punch into your daily reporting – with resources you won't find anywhere else.
With your membership, you’ll get:
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3,000+
Tip SheetsSome of the best reporters in the business have put together more than 3,000 guides to help you with you reporting. From step-by-step guides to computer-assisted reporting to tips on covering crime, the environment, education and more, our tipsheets are a great place to begin any investigation.
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Exclusive
DatabasesThe National Institute for Computer-Assisted Reporting provides members access to more than 30 government databases covering campaign finance, transportation, crime and more.
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Member
ListservsCommunicate with some of the biggest names in investigative journalism on one of the six IRE listservs. Get tips, make connections and advance your career.
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IRE Journal
SubscriptionKeep up with the latest and greatest investigations and tips through our magazine, the IRE Journal.
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And much more
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