Call for Applications

Associate Editor, Ohio Communication Journal

The Ohio Communication Journal is currently seeking applications for the position of Associate Editor to begin work on the 2027 volume. The Associate Editor will serve in this role for the 2027 volume and then transition to the Editor role for the 2028 volume.

The Ohio Communication Journal (OCJ) features cutting-edge scholarship, ranging in methodological and theoretical approach, focused on a broad array of communication contexts and contemporary societal issues. We publish one volume per year and begin accepting manuscripts for each volume over the summer, with a submission deadline in mid-fall. We accept full-length research reports (typically 5,000-7,500 words).

The Associate Editor is responsible for coordinating the blind peer review process for submitted manuscripts, assisting in recruiting qualified reviewers, contributing to editorial decisions, promoting the journal at conferences, and participating in Ohio Communication Association (OCA) Executive Board meetings and the OCA Business meeting.

To be considered for the Associate Editor position you must meet the following qualifications:

• A current member of the Ohio Communication Association
• Have a PhD in Communication or a related field
• Have experience with publishing in Communication journals

Interested candidates should submit the following materials:

• A letter of interest outlining qualifications and your editorial vision
• Current CV

Please submit applications materials to Dr. Andrea Meluch, OCJ Editor, at alm133@uakron.edu by September 25, 2026. For questions regarding this position, please contact Dr. Andrea Meluch at the email address above.