Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication

What Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication does

The Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC) is a nonprofit educational association founded on November 30, 1912, in Chicago, Illinois, and headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina. Its mission is to promote standards in journalism and mass communication education, cultivate communication research, advance multicultural perspectives in curricula, and defend freedom of communication. AEJMC serves three primary personas: journalism and mass communication educators (faculty and administrators at universities and colleges), graduate students in the discipline, and working media professionals who engage with academic programs.

The association's product portfolio is built around a platform-plus-services model. The core content assets are four flagship publications: Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly (JMCQ, est. 1924, the oldest refereed scholarly journal in mass communication), Journalism & Mass Communication Educator (JMCE, est. 1944), Journalism & Communication Monographs (JCM, est. 1966), and the AEJMC News newsletter (four issues annually). AEJMC additionally hosts a portfolio of Division and Interest Group (DIG) journals accessible through add-on memberships. Supporting products include the annual conference (109th edition scheduled for August 5–8, 2026, in New Orleans), regional meetings, the IDL Institute for Diverse Leadership program (co-sponsored with ASJMC), Emerging Scholars and Senior Scholars research programs, a webinar series, the Best Practices in Teaching booklets, Master Class publications co-published with Bloomsbury, the News Engagement Day initiative with a $3,000 research grant, and a Job Portal used by named universities such as Stanford, James Madison, and Cal State Fullerton. The digital member experience is delivered through a Higher Logic-powered community platform providing member directory, discussion groups, libraries, and event calendars.

AEJMC's revenue model is a recurring, membership-anchored nonprofit structure. Revenue streams include individual and institutional membership dues, annual conference registration (with early bird and general tiers and discounted student/retiree rates), journal and DIG publication access, donations (including a branded merch store supporting the AEJMC Cares program), and ancillary training and event revenue. Pricing for individual membership tiers is not publicly disclosed. Distribution is direct and digital-first, supplemented by the annual conference and regional in-person meetings. Geographic footprint is concentrated in the United States with North American reach and selected international coordination through hosting the World Journalism Education Council (8th Congress scheduled for Berlin, summer 2028). The organization operates autonomously under a Board of Directors with no parent company or external ownership.

Name

Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication

Legal name

Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication

Website

https://aejmc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1912

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

AEJMC is a nonprofit educational association founded in 1912 that serves journalism and mass communication educators, students, and media professionals through four scholarly journals, an annual conference, scholarship and leadership programs, and a Higher Logic-powered member community platform, headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (813920), Business Associations (813910), Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers (5131)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Periodicals: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2721), Miscellaneous Publishing (2741)

akta.pro primary industry

Scholarly Society & Association Publishing (EDAGAFAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA), Scholarly Societies & Conference Proceedings Publishing (MPAJABAK), Conferences & Conventions Operations Services (Registration, AV, Logistics) (MPAGAGAM)

Keywords

• Scholarly publishing
• Journalism education
• Mass communication research
• Academic conferences
• Professional association

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: AEJMC generates revenue primarily through membership fees from journalism and mass communication educators, students, and media professionals.
2. Conference Registration: Revenue from annual conference registrations, including early bird and general registration fees, with discounted rates for students and retirees.
3. Journal Publications: Scholarly journals provided as member benefit; AEJMC has four flagship journals: Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly (JMCQ), Journalism & Mass Communication Educator (JMCE), Journalism & Communication Monographs (JCM), and AEJMC News newsletter published four times annually.
4. DIG Journal Subscriptions: Division and Interest Group (DIG) journals available by joining DIGs for an additional fee beyond base membership.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

AEJMC is a nonprofit educational association that provides a membership-based platform for journalism and mass communication educators, students, and professionals. It sells individual memberships that bundle access to four flagship peer-reviewed scholarly journals, a Higher Logic-powered online community, a job portal, and member benefits. It also operates standalone offerings including the annual AEJMC Conference, regional meetings, webinars, scholarship and leadership programs (IDL, Emerging Scholars, Senior Scholars), DIG (Division and Interest Group) journal subscriptions, Master Class teaching publications, and the News Engagement Day initiative.

Product overview

AEJMC operates as a nonprofit educational association offering a platform-plus-services model. The core products include four scholarly journals (Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly, Journalism & Mass Communication Educator, Journalism & Communication Monographs, and AEJMC News), plus an extensive collection of DIG (Division and Interest Group) Journals. Supporting offerings include the AEJMC Annual Conference, regional meetings (Midwinter Conference, Southeast Colloquium), scholarship programs (IDL Program, Emerging Scholars, Senior Scholars), the AEJMC Webinars series, Master Class Publications (educational books from Bloomsbury), News Engagement Day initiative, and a Job Portal. Members also receive access to an online community platform powered by Higher Logic with features including discussion groups, a member directory, and event calendars.

Differentiator

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Products and services

• AEJMC Annual Membership Annual membership providing journalism and mass communication educators, students, and media professionals with access to four flagship peer-reviewed journals, the online community platform, the job portal, webinars, and conference discounts. Discounted rates available for students and retirees.
• AEJMC Annual Conference AEJMC's flagship annual conference bringing together journalism and mass communication educators, students, and media professionals for scholarly presentations, paper competitions, workshops, and networking. Early registration period April 22 - July 15 with discounted rates for students and retirees.
• Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly (JMCQ) The flagship peer-reviewed journal of AEJMC, established in 1924, focusing on research in journalism and mass communication. It is the oldest refereed scholarly journal in mass communication and is ranked in Journal Citation Reports.
• Journalism & Mass Communication Educator (JMCE) A quarterly journal addressing the professional needs of journalism and mass communication educators on collegiate and secondary levels, featuring teaching techniques, new courses, and curriculum trends.
• Journalism & Communication Monographs (JCM) A peer-reviewed space for scholars to explore ideas in detail, with each monograph taking up an entire issue (26,000-32,000 words) with commentary from influential scholars.
• AEJMC Job Portal A job portal connecting employers with qualified journalism and mass communication professionals. Job postings are available for 60 days, and a Conference Job Hub enables in-person interviews at the annual conference. Used by universities including Stanford, California State University Fullerton, and James Madison University.
• AEJMC Community Platform A member-exclusive online community platform powered by Higher Logic, providing access to journals, discussion groups, member directory, mentorship opportunities, and an association-wide calendar.
• AEJMC DIG Journals A collection of journals published by AEJMC's divisions and interest groups (DIGs), including the Journal of Advertising Education and Research, Electronic News, Journal of Communication Technology, Communication Law and Policy, and others. Available to members who join the respective DIGs for an additional fee beyond base membership.
• Institute for Diverse Leadership (IDL) Program A program dedicated to increasing diversity in administrative and senior-level positions in journalism and communication education, identifying, recruiting, mentoring, and training future leaders and administrators through workshop sessions, mentor programs, and networking. Co-sponsored by the Association of Schools of Journalism and Mass Communication (ASJMC).
• News Engagement Day An annual event created to encourage engagement and promote the principles and processes of news and journalism in a democratic society, with a $3,000 Research Grant to Support Innovative News Audience & News Engagement Studies awarded annually and a student video competition.

Quantifiable outcome

• From 46 to 163 applications increase in one year through student-developed communication strategy
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• World Journalism Education Council (WJEC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAEJMC hosts the WJEC (World Journalism Education Council) event page on its website. WJEC improves journalism worldwide through better professional and academic education by linking journalism education organizations. The 8th World Journalism Education Congress is scheduled for summer 2028 in Berlin, Germany, focusing on journalism education in times of geopolitical change.
• WEBTOON EntertainmentmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerWEBTOON Entertainment is the Conference Technology Sponsor for AEJMC 2026 Conference. WEBTOON is a global storytelling platform enabling creators and users to discover, create, and share stories through the world's largest webcomic platform.
• New Orleans MarriottmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial hotel for AEJMC 2026 Conference. Reservation block available May 22 - July 13, 2026. Special attendee rates negotiated for conference attendees.
• University of MississippimajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLanyard Sponsor for AEJMC 2026 Conference. Host institution for 2027 Southeast Colloquium. Collaborates on journalism education initiatives.
• Center for Community NewsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Big Easy Premier Sponsor for AEJMC 2026 Conference. Organization focused on community journalism initiatives.
• Syracuse University SI NewhouseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOpening Reception Special Sponsor for AEJMC 2026 Conference. Major journalism school participating in conference sponsorship.
• Association of Schools of Journalism and Mass Communication (ASJMC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-sponsor of the Institute for Diverse Leadership (IDL) program along with AEJMC. Both organizations collaborate on diversity leadership initiatives in journalism and communication education.
• Higher LogiccoreTechnology or IntegrationPowers the AEJMC Community online platform including member portal, discussion groups, libraries, and networking features. Provides the technical infrastructure for AEJMC's digital member services.
• Bloomsbury Publishing Inc.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPublisher partner for AEJMC Master Class Series teaching resource books. Books written by award-winning professors to assist guiding instructors with various teaching curriculums.
• Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAEJMC Journals are part of COPE, ensuring adherence to international ethical standards for scholarly publication and peer review processes.
• Michigan State UniversityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerStudent Meal Sponsor through Teresa Mastin. Contributes to conference sponsorship for AEJMC 2026.
• University of UtahminorGTM or Marketing PartnerStudent Meal Sponsor for AEJMC 2026 Conference.
• University of IowaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerStudent Meal Sponsor for AEJMC 2026 Conference.
• The University of MiamiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerConference App Sponsor and Student Meal Sponsor for AEJMC 2026 Conference.
• Sage JournalscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPublisher hosting AEJMC's flagship journals (JMCQ, JMCE, JCM) through Sage Journals platform, providing digital access to members.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• International Communication Association (ICA): ICA is a global academic association for communication research with peer-reviewed journals (Journal of Communication, Communication Research) and an annual conference. Closely comparable on scholarly publishing plus conference model and overlaps with AEJMC in mass communication subfields.
• Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ): SPJ is the largest journalism-focused professional association in the US, with membership, training programs, and an annual convention ( journalism educators are a notable secondary audience). Comparable on the professional association model but skews more practitioner than academic.
• National Communication Association (NCA): NCA is the most direct peer: a scholarly association for communication educators and researchers, publishing flagship journals (Communication Monographs, Journal of Communication) and hosting an annual convention. Same member persona, same revenue model (dues, conferences, journals), and overlapping academic footprint.
• Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (ASJMC): ASJMC is the companion organization to AEJMC focused on journalism school administrators; co-sponsors the IDL program with AEJMC. Operates in the same persona (journalism education leadership) and is a strategic peer in governance of journalism education.
• Broadcast Education Association (BEA): BEA is a direct peer association for educators in electronic media and broadcasting, with its own scholarly journal (Journal of Broadcasting & Electronic Media) and annual conference. Directly overlaps with AEJMC's broadcast and mobile journalism division on member persona and program offerings.
• Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE): IRE is a journalism professional organization offering training, conferences, and the Nieman Foundation-affiliated IRE Journal. Overlaps with AEJMC on journalism training and member services but is practitioner rather than educator focused.
• American Marketing Association (AMA): AMA is a professional association for marketing academics and practitioners with peer-reviewed journals (Journal of Marketing, JMR), annual conferences, and academic-focused membership tiers. Closely comparable to AEJMC's advertising and PR divisions in academic persona and content offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Association for Computing Machinery (ACM): ACM is a much larger established scholarly society in computing, with the same durable business model (membership dues + flagship journals hosted on its platform + annual conference + digital library). Useful benchmark for AEJMC's structural model and scale of recurring publication revenue.
• American Psychological Association (APA): APA is a large established scholarly association publishing dozens of peer-reviewed journals and hosting an annual convention. Comparable on the scholarly-society-plus-publishing-plus-conference model, though much larger in scale and broader in scope.
• Modern Language Association (MLA): MLA is a long-standing scholarly association in humanities publishing peer-reviewed journals (PMLA) and hosting a major annual convention. Shares AEJMC's academic association structure, scholarly publishing, and annual conference operating model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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