[Commlist] Call for Associate Editors: Journal of Communication

The Journal of Communication (JoC) is seeking to appoint Associate 
Editors for an initial two-year term beginning in September 2026, with 
the possibility of renewal. Self-nominations are strongly encouraged.

JoC is a general forum for communication scholarship, publishing 
articles and book reviews across the full breadth of communication 
theory and research. The incoming editorial team is committed to 
representing the entire discipline while respecting its diverse 
epistemological, theoretical, and methodological traditions. The journal 
therefore welcomes conceptually meaningful, methodologically sound, 
clearly written, and thoughtfully argued scholarship on all aspects of 
communication, irrespective of theoretical or methodological approach.

The goal is to appoint a group of associate editors that will complement 
the strengths and expertise of the incoming editors in chief. In 
particular, we are looking for associate editors that represent the 
following International Communication Association (ICA)  divisions and 
interest groups: Children, Adolescents & Media; Game Studies; 
Communication Law & Policy; Interpersonal Communication; Intergroup 
Communication; LGBTQ Studies; Language & Social Interaction. Expertise 
that combines one or more of these areas is an advantage. Applicants 
with other areas of specialization are also very welcome to apply!

Each associate editor will be expected to handle manuscripts under their 
expertise areas. To mentor the associate editors to become future 
editors, our policy will be for the associate editors to select the 
reviewers, make the decision regarding the status of the manuscript, and 
write action letters.

A complete nomination package includes a mission statement for the 
associate editorship; the candidate's curriculum vitae; and contact 
information of three references familiar with the candidate's work, 
experience, and suitability for the task of journal editing. Please 
submit the information through this Microsoft Form link: 
https://forms.office.com/r/27M69H2ij1 
<https://forms.office.com/r/27M69H2ij1>.

Generally, applicants should be established in the respective area/s 
(early career scholars may be considered in exceptional cases) and have 
a record of academic excellence corresponding to their academic career 
level.

Applications will close on 10 August 2026.

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