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Heading to #NICAR25? Early-career journalists, full-time freelancers and those who are currently unemployed can register now for $199. But act fast because that rate is only available through Sunday, Dec. 15. ire.org/nicar25-registration…
Start the new year off strong with training at Data Journalism Bootcamp. This training is unique because it's IRE's only weeklong intensive program! The Google Sheets bootcamp is great for beginners and those with minimal data experience. Get details: ire.org/training/data-journa…
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Become an expert in Google Sheets, and learn how to find data sources, dig into public records and strengthen your journalism with data.
January 13-17, 2025
The IRE Awards contest is now open for submissions! We can’t wait to see your best investigative reporting of 2024.
Get details and start your entry: ire.org/call-for-entries-202…
The deadline to enter is Jan. 15.
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Deadline: Jan. 15, 2025
Almost 400 subscribers for Detroit one million on launch day. You should sign up, there’s more exclusive local politics reporting coming soon! Let’s get it to 500!! open.substack.com/pub/detroi…
A #GivingTuesday donation to @IRE_NICAR provides vital support to thousands of journalists who are pushing for important stories in their newsrooms.
I’m donating. Are you with us?
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New week, new deadline!
You now have two more weeks to apply to the Ida B. Wells Society inaugural Investigative Reporting Fellowship! Fellows to sharpen their investigative reporting skills under the guidance of accomplished reporters and editors.
idabwellssociety.org/news/20…
Our summer 2025 Investigative Internship Program is back and bigger than ever!
Attend our info session TONIGHT, Dec. 2 to hear more about how you can make your application competitive from Society staff and journalist @marissaaevans! Register here: morehouse.zoom.us/meeting/re…
As we reflect on IRE's upcoming 50th anniversary, it's hard to believe our global organization, which is nearly 5,000 members strong today, started out from a small group gathering in Reston, Virginia.
Learn more about our story and help us write the next chapter ⬇️
The Good Whale is no. 2 on Apple Podcasts. Congrats to @DanielGAlarcon and the team at @Serial & @nytimes. Proud that the first Latino to produce a whole series for the most prestigious narrative podcast in the world is EP of our own podcasts and also my partner in life. 🥹💚
ONE MORE DAY: Join @IRE_NICAR by Monday for a chance to win free conference registration or newsroom training! A $75 membership is worth $2,000 in benefits, services and tools! Plus, we have lower rates for students and early-career journalists! More: bit.ly/3Yydc3N
🌟 Meet IRE’s 2025 Chauncey Bailey Investigative Reporting Fellows 🌟
Based in Wilmington, Delaware, @joseicastaneda is an award-winning reporter with @Spotlight302. He previously covered the U.S.-Mexico border for @azcentral and led coverage of historically excluded communities for @delawareonline.
As part of the fellowship, José will work on a yearlong investigative reporting project focused on the treacherous conditions of Delaware’s poultry industry. The lack of proper training has led to an increase in workplace injuries with little recourse for accountability.
Learn more about José and his project: ire.org/2025-chauncey-bailey…
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José Ignacio Castañeda Perez
Chauncey Bailey Journalist of Color
Investigative Reporting Fellow
🌟 Meet IRE’s 2025 Chauncey Bailey Investigative Reporting Fellows 🌟
A proud native of the Mississippi Delta, @aallyahpatrice is the rural issues reporter at @CapitalBNews. She is based in Washington, D.C.
As part of the fellowship, Aallyah will work on an investigation centered on the first Farm Bill, formerly known as the Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA). Her project will examine how the policies and the role of the county-based committee systems continue to impact generations of Black families in the South.
Learn more about Aallyah and her project: ire.org/2025-chauncey-bailey…
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Aallyah Wright
Chauncey Bailey Journalist of Color
Investigative Reporting Fellow
IRE members, we want to hear from you! We’re hosting a listening session for members living with disabilities, chronic and/or and mental health conditions.
Join us to share your feedback and ideas for accessibility within the IRE community.
🗓️ Dec. 11 ire.org/event/ire-member-lis…
TOMORROW: Join us for an info session about the Reporting Fellowship Program. News directors, editors, and potential applicants are welcome to attend this virtual meeting to learn more about this fellowship and why they should be a part of it.
idabwellssociety.org/news/20…
Are you a journalist serving rural audiences? IRE’s R-CAR Fellowship is available to support you.
Apply to receive free registration to one of our weeklong Data Journalism Bootcamps. The deadline for the next round of fellowships is Monday, Nov. 18: ire.org/training/fellowships…
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Open to journalists pursuing data driven investigative stories that provide a public service for people in rural communities.
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We’ve been counting the vote and calling races @AP for more than 175 years. As polls close tonight, you’ll be able to follow along with the count on our race results page. apnews.com/projects/election…
MUST WATCH: An intimate short doc on how divisive rhetoric around immigration is impacting life and local elections in the border town of Del Rio, TX. Amazing work by @g_dvalle of @propublicapropublica.org/article/joe-f…
Investigative journalists with at least 3 years of professional experience, freelancers included, are invited to apply to our inaugural Investigative Reporting Fellowship! This program will include training and guidance from top journalists.
Apply here: idabwellssociety.org/news/20…