Bureau for International Reporting (BIR)

The BIR has previously worked with programs at the New York University and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) to develop and promote documentaries and other media productions. ^{2 3}

The BIR has previously received funding from left-of-center organizations and foundations including the Ford Foundation, ⁴ the National Press Foundation, ⁵ and the Henry Luce Foundation. ⁶

Activities

The Bureau for International Reporting (BIR) is a New York-based journalism organization that provides “coverage of overlooked international news stories to American news providers.” ¹

The BIR has previously worked with programs at the New York University and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) to develop and promote documentaries and other media productions. ^{2 3} BIR’s reporting and documentary coverage has been promoted by several educational institutions including Ohio Wesleyan University, Stanford University’s Center for Human Rights and International Justice, and Columbia University. ^{7 8 9}

The BIR operates the New York University GlobalBeat, an international field-journalism training program managed by BIR’s chief videographer and editor Jason Maloney at New York University’s Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute. ²

Leadership

Kira Kay is the executive director of the Bureau for International Reporting (BIR). Kay has also covered news stories for ABC News, PBS, Dan Rather Reports, and CBS’ 60 Minutes. She is also listed as a member” of the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) as well as a fellow for the US-Japan Foundation Leadership Program. ^{10 11}

Finances

In 2024, the Bureau for International Reporting (BIR) reported $108,255 in total revenue, $92,318 in total expenses, and $41,107 in total assets. ¹²

Funding

The Bureau for International Reporting (BIR) has previously received funding from left-of-center organizations and foundations. These include the Ford Foundation, ⁴ the National Press Foundation, ⁵ and the Henry Luce Foundation. ⁶