American Journalism

A project of American Journalism Historians Association

About

American Journalism is the official publication of the American Journalism Historians Association. Peer reviewed, the journal concerns itself with media history in all national and transnational contexts. It publishes articles, essays, book reviews, and reviews of digital media. American Journalism welcomes articles that treat the history of communication in general; the history of journalism; the history of broadcasting, advertising and public relations; the history of media outside the United States; and theoretical issues in the literature or methods of media history. The journal intends to provide its readers with new knowledge about media history and to foster innovative approaches to the study of media history.

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Country of Publication & Year Established

United States

Established in 1983

Publication Medium & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication: Published 4 x per year

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American Journalism welcomes articles that treat the history of communication in general; the history of journalism; the history of broadcasting, advertising and public relations; the history of media outside the United States; and theoretical issues in the literature or methods of media history.

Audience:

Scholars, Specific group.

Lengths:

Article: Up to 6,250 words.

Styles:

Academic.

Topics:

Communications: See guidelines.
History: Topical history, See guidelines.
Literature/Books: Theory/Analysis/Criticism, See guidelines.
Other: See guidelines.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Submission manager.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT allowed.
Media: Text.

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Dates

Last Updated: 03 Aug 2026

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