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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Daniel can coach on general career advice, investigative reporting, immigration reporting, legal news and book projects.
Chris can chat about open records requests, brainstorm how to work through a reporting puzzle, or discuss his dog, Penelope.
Editor and Publisher
Malheur Enterprise/Salem Reporter
Les is a veteran investigative reporter who can mentor on interviewing techniques, public records, project organization, story framing and editing and fact checking. He is a two-time Pulitzer finalist and an SPJ Fellow.
Editorial Director
The Center for Collaborative Investigative Journalism
Andy is a experienced investigative and data journalist. More than 25 years at The New York Times, NBC News. Director Investigative Reporting at CUNY Newmark.
Executive & Investigative Editor
New York Amsterdam News
I can mentor on making the jump to investigative reporting and how to conceive and plan investigative projects as well as how to apply for grants and fellowships.
Malena coaches on reporting about companies, pitching investigations, data work, and keeping organized during investigations.
I mentor aspiring journalists on how to craft powerful stories, master live reporting, and drive social change through truth-driven storytelling. With over 15 years in Brazil’s largest TV network, I bring real-world newsroom experience to help you communicate with purpose, clarity and boldness.
Deputy editor for government accountability
Dallas Morning News
Bobby helps early career journalists build confidence, expand networks and develop realistic goals.
Brad can provide guidance on research, interviewing techniques, reporting strategies, crime stories and enterprise projects. Along with insights on how to be happy and productive.
semi-retired data journalist
most recently The Colorado Sun
Fish can help strategize on next career steps, data tools from Excel to Python/Pandas, political data including campaign finance, and being a woman in the newsroom.