Register for #GIJC25
November 20, 2025 • 09:00
-
day
days
-
hour
hours
-
min
mins
-
sec
secs

Accessibility Settings

color options

monochrome muted color dark

reading tools

isolation ruler

Tag

pitching stories

3 posts
when to green light an investigative pitch

Investigative Techniques Methodology

When to Greenlight an Investigative Pitch — or End the Project?

Committing to a long-term investigation — also known as “greenlighting” — does not always involve a specific moment of decision. At IRE23, GIJN spoke with five veteran investigative editors to ask them what information they need before giving a project the the go-ahead.