Applications are now open for IRE’s Total Newsroom Training, a grant-funded program that brings free customized investigative training to small- and medium-sized newsrooms.

Spots in the program are limited and awarded on a competitive basis. Preference will be given to newsrooms in rural areas and smaller cities, smaller newsrooms in large markets, and newsrooms founded and run by those coming from and serving historically marginalized communities.

The deadline to apply is Feb. 17, 2024. Learn more about the program and how to apply.

Level up your data journalism skills at the 2024 NICAR Conference. Join us, March 7-10 in Baltimore! 

This annual data journalism conference is an opportunity to learn new reporting tools and techniques, connect with others in the industry and advance your career. Whether you’re completely new to data work or an experienced pro, there’s something for everyone.

Check out the pre-reg classes and the rest of the schedule to plan your time at the conference.

Remember to cast your vote for NICAR24 Lightning Talks by Feb. 25. 

The journalist safety edition of The IRE Journal is available free to IRE members. The print edition is mailing, and a digital PDF of the magazine can be downloaded now. 

“It’s an especially difficult time to be a journalist,” IRE executive director Diana Fuentes writes in her opening letter. “Please take the time to read about the resources available and the preparations you should make before problems arise. They may not often say it, or even realize it, but the public needs us. It’s up to us to stay on the job — healthy and ready for the next big story.”

The IRE Board of Directors will vote on the proposed changes to the IRE bylaws relating to executive committee election procedures at the next board meeting, held over Zoom, on Feb. 23, 2024, at 10 a.m. ET. The meeting will be open to IRE members.

As prescribed in the bylaws, IRE members will have at least 30 days before the meeting to submit comments about the proposed changes. Any comments or questions may be submitted via [email protected]. Please submit your feedback by February 21.