AJHA Seeks New Executive Director 

The American Journalism Historians Association seeks applications for the position of Executive Director. The Executive Director is appointed by the Board of Directors to a five-year term, subject to annual review and reconfirmation by the Board. Consecutive terms may be held. The person appointed would shadow the current Executive Director for the remainder of this year, officially taking over the position after the 2026 National Convention in November. As indicated in the Constitution and Bylaws, the primary duties of the Executive Director are to maintain the membership roster and mailing list, take attendance and minutes at official meetings, and answer routine inquiries from within and outside of the organization. The Executive Director typically serves as the hub of association information, working with the web editor, Intelligencer editor, and PR chair on the timely and accurate distribution of information and fielding questions from within and outside of the organization. The Executive Director also works in tandem with the convention team (including the research committee, convention sites committee, local host committee, and registrar) to ensure smooth operation of the annual convention. AJHA membership and attendance at the annual AJHA convention and at Board of Directors meetings are required. Additionally, the Executive Director checks in with officers and committee chairs as important annual tasks approach to remind them of procedures and deadlines. Applicants should have a minimum of 5 years as an AJHA member.

Nominations may be sent to michael.fuhlhage@wayne.edu.


AJHA's amazing executive director, Erika Pribanic-Smith, has informed the officers that she intends to step down this year. Pribanic-Smith has served nearly two terms and is a past president of the association. 

The AJHA board would like to extend its profound thanks for her years of service. 



National Conference Call for Papers Open, due June 15

The American Journalism Historians Association invites paper entries, panel proposals, and abstracts for research in progress for its 45th annual convention to be held November 5-7, 2026, at the Westin Poinsett Hotel in Greenville, South Carolina. 

The deadline for all submissions is June 15, 2026 11:59 p.m. CST. 

AJHA embraces a broad view of journalism and media history, including print, broadcasting, advertising, public relations, and other mass communication forms intertwined with the human past. Transnational research is also encouraged. Submissions must contain original material and should not have been submitted to or accepted by another convention or publication. Individuals may submit one entry per competition. 

Click here for more details on how to submit. 

We had a great 2025 AJHA Convention in Long Beach.




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