Investigative Reporters & Editors

Investigative Reporters & Editors is proud to partner with Journalism Mentors to help provide mentorship in investigative skills. IRE members who participate are available to provide guidance in skills such as data journalism, public records, interviewing and other techniques. Reach out to set up a chat during a mentor’s office hours.

This mentorship program is subject to IRE’s Code of Conduct, which prohibits discriminatory or harassing behavior. Please read the full Code of Conduct before signing up.

IRE is a nonprofit membership organization that provides training, resources and community for watchdog reporters. Mentorship is available to any journalist regardless of IRE membership. If you’d like to join, check out the benefits of membership here.

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David, an expert in freedom of information, can provide strategies and tips for overcoming denials, coming up with record-based story ideas and elevating your reporting through public records.
Daniela can mentor journalists who are looking into getting into investigations and how do you navigate that as a POC.
Isabel can coach on MMJing, interview techniques, getting started in investigations and help journalists just out of college looking for their first job.
Courtney can mentor on covering Congress and the federal government as well as how to look and apply for jobs.
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Rawan Damen can coach on finding a career in documentaries, investigations, planning an international collaboration and field work, in addition to facing challenges as a female journalist.
Mc Nelly can coach on creating workflows to boost productivity, strategies to take on stories and records requests, managing people and burnout and leading productive teams.
Megan has both a print/digital and broadcast background. As a former IRE trainer, she has experience teaching investigative and data skills. She currently freelances in rural South Dakota. As a person in recovery, Megan’s passionate about mentoring journalists who are curious about sobriety. For more information, journalistsrecoverynetwork.com
Marisa can help with investigative reporting, narrative writing, staying organized, trauma-informed interviews, public records, career advice and more.
Jodie can coach on various aspects of broadcast journalism including investigations, story development, reporting, writing, and delivery. She can also share expertise in managing people and projects, including multi-platform collaborations.
Jeremy can coach emerging reporters on managing early-career workloads, building expertise on a beat and sharpening investigative skills.