Call for Nominations: Editor of the Journal of Communication. Deadline: 31 January 2026.
The ICA Publications Committee is soliciting applications for the next editor(s) of the Journal of Communication (JOC). The four-year term will begin with a transition in September 2026.
The Journal of Communication is the flagship journal of the International Communication Association, bringing to its readers the most important and cutting-edge findings in the field of communication studies. Spanning all methods and areas of scholarly inquiry, articles published in JoC are conceptually and methodologically sound, socially meaningful, clearly written, and thoughtfully argued. JoC also features the JoC Forum, which publishes multi-book review essays, as well as occasional article responses and roundtables.
More details about the journal can be found at https://academic.oup.com/joc.
The Publications Committee seeks applications from individuals or small teams of scholars from the ICA membership. The successful applicant(s) will be expected to build an editorial structure that reflects the diversity of the communication discipline around the globe. Multiple factors are considered when evaluating candidate applications, including, but not limited to:
● Clear understanding of the mission of the journal
● Clear articulation of an intellectual and operational vision for the journal
● Demonstrated openness to a range of epistemologies and methodologies appropriate for the scope of the journal
● Demonstrated interest and/or experience in theoretical development
● Demonstrated interest and/or openness to interdisciplinary work
● Demonstrated communication skills and diplomacy
● Reputation and excellence of academic output
● Editorial, managerial or administrative experience
● Tenure or advanced rank
● Institutional support
Team submissions should also demonstrate successful past collaboration and an articulation of how the workflow will be managed among team members.
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