Tuesday, May 13, 2008
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AEJMC Membership Benefits

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1. Free subscription to AEJMC publications

Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly – devoted to research in journalism and mass communication. It contains original research on the latest developments in theory and methodology of communications, international communications, journalism history, social and legal problems. Also features book reviews.

Journalism & Mass Communication Educator – features refereed articles on instruction, curriculum and leadership in education, and opinion pieces and reviews of books and teaching materials.

Journalism & Communication Monographs – features in-depth research on specific journalism and mass communication topics.

Journalism and Mass Communication Directory – a reference guide to more than 434 programs of journalism and mass communication. Also lists information on journalism education organizations, funds, fellowships, foundations, as well as media and professional associations. Contains an AEJMC membership roster with brief biographical sketches.

2. Extensive listing of job openings

Six issues a year of AEJMC News, which features an extensive placement service listing journalism and mass communication job openings in colleges and universities across the country.

3. AEJMC annual convention

The opportunity to attend the AEJMC convention. The four-day convention features more than 350 educational and research sessions, 175 outside speakers as well as practical workshops. The convention also features an on-site placement service, a research paper area, exhibits offering the latest in classroom materials, and ample time to meet with peers and make valuable contacts.

4. Networking and contacts

AEJMC membership provides the unique opportunity to meet (either in person at the convention or by telephone) colleagues at other colleges and universities to discuss mutual problems, teaching tips and research ideas. AEJMC offers you a unique support group.

5. Opportunity for divisional membership

AEJMC meets your diverse needs through special interest divisions, which you may join for a nominal additional fee. These divisions and focus groups feature newsletters devoted to their specific area of communications. Some also offer additional publications, syllabus banks and divisional meetings. Divisional membership will enhance your AEJMC membership. Please see Divisions, Commissions and Interest Groups for more information.