Investigative Reporters and Editors, Inc. | |
Formation | 1975 |
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Type | 501(c)(3) organization |
51-0166741 | |
Purpose | Foster excellence in investigative journalism, which is essential to a free society. |
Location | |
Fields | Journalism |
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Website | www |
Investigative Reporters and Editors, Inc. (IRE) is an American nonprofit organization that focuses on improving the quality of journalism, in particular investigative journalism.[1] Formed in 1975,[2] it presents the IRE Awards and holds conferences and training classes for journalists. Its headquarters is in Columbia, Missouri, at the Missouri School of Journalism. It is the largest and oldest association of investigative journalists in the world.[3]
Programs of IRE include the National Institute for Computer-Assisted Reporting, which aims to foster excellence in data journalism.[2]
Editor's Note: Investigative Reporters and Editors is the world's largest and oldest association of investigative journalists.