Journalism doesn't happen in isolation. The JRP Project connects researchers across continents, building a global network where countries interact, compare, and learn from each other — to understand how journalism truly performs around the world. journalisticperformance.org #JRPProject

From 18 countries to 50+ — and still growing. Since 2013, the JRP Project has been mapping how journalism performs its roles around the world. Three waves of research. More than a decade of commitment to global journalism science.

Meet our researchers from the US! The JRP is proud to have an outstanding team representing the USA in our global network of journalism researchers. Together, they are helping us understand how journalism performs its roles in one of the most influential media landscapes.

We are delighted to continue working with Karen McIntyre, who contributed to the second wave of the project, and to welcome Meghan Sobel Cohen, who now joins the team and further strengthens Rwanda’s participation in this third global iteration of our research on journalistic role performance. 📈🌍

We are happy to welcome Theodorah Munisi and Dianus J. Ishengoma, as PIs of our project in Tanzania, to the latest phase of the JRP project. Their work will provide crucial data for our global comparison of journalistic roles. 🌊📊 #JRP3rdWave #Tanzania #JournalismResearch

🇬🇧 JRP UK Team secures British Academy grant for Third Wave fieldwork Congratulations to the UK team of the (JRP) Project for receiving a British Academy / Leverhulme Small Research Grant for the project “Performing the News: Assessing Journalistic Roles in the UK’s Changing Media Landscape.”

Exploring the media environment in Greece with researcher Michael Nevradakis. 🇬🇷💻 Stay tuned for more at journalisticperformance.org. #Greece #Journalism #JRP

Meet our team from Argentina 🇦🇷✨ Philip Kitzberger and Natalí Schejtman, who bring deep expertise and rigorous analysis to our research. #Argentina #JournalismStudies #JournalisticRoles #Research

Big news! 🗞️ Congratulations to María Luisa Humanes on joining the Editorial Board of Prensamedia Group. Her expertise will align JRP research with industry practice via @EditoRed. #MediaIndustry #JournalismResearch #Prensamedia aquieuropa.com/prensamedia-...

Proud to have David Nolan and Aljosha Karim Schapals leading the JRP research in Australia! 🇦🇺 Discover more at journalisticperformance.org. #JournalismResearch #Australia #JRP

I am delighted to work again with such exceptional colleagues from around the world. With renewed energy in this third wave, the Spanish team continues its journey in the JRP, expanding the research focus to include AI use and fact-checking as key forces shaping today’s journalism.

The third wave of the JRP project officially kicked off in January 2026! We look forward to exploring how journalistic roles are performed across different societies amid AI-driven digital transformation and growing political uncertainty.

We invite you to join the JRP preconference at hashtag#ICA2026 in Cape Town. The deadline for submitting your extended abstract is 30 January 2026. Find detailed information and submission instructions by clicking the lnkd.in/eafnC_pD

Nicole commented: With this latest wave of @jrpproject in Canada, it’s not just the evolution of journalistic roles that we’re exploring, but how we might use AI to make this type of invaluable content capture and analysis more feasible for more researchers.

Lada Price said "This project is the most comprehensive exploration of how journalistic roles are performed across the world and I am thrilled that Bulgaria is now part of the third wave of this global endeavour. 1/3

Dan said: “The third wave of the Journalistic Role Performance (JRP) project is now underway, and for me, this is about more than research. While we continue to explore how journalistic roles evolve in a changing media landscape, this initiative also connects people across [1/2]

Mireya commented: "I am thrilled to officially kick off the third round of the Journalistic Role Performance (JRP) project! We are continuing our deep dive into how journalistic roles—from the watchdog and civic service to interventionism and infotainment—are evolving [1/2]

Terje said: "I am excited to begin the data collection for JRP 2026, especially for the reason that the number of African countries is higher than ever. We're now eight countries from Africa participating in the study

The day has arrived! 🚀 After a full year of preparation, today we officially launch the fieldwork for the Third Wave of our Journalistic Role Performance (JRP) Project. To all our amazing teams: thank you. Now, let’s get to work. 🌍📊

Merry Christmas and a happy New Year!

Please join us in welcoming Hannah Greber, a new member of our Austrian team! As she joins the team for Wave 3, Hannah brings valuable expertise in journalism and media studies. We’re thrilled to have you on board, Hannah

Please join us in warmly welcoming Noha Mellor to the JRP Project! Noha joins us in this 3rd Wave as our Principal Investigator for the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Noha brings extensive expertise and an impressive academic trajectory in journalism and media studies.

We’re thrilled to introduce Jesús Arroyave, who joins the Colombia team as a co-researcher in the 3rd Wave! Jesús is a Full Professor at @uninorteco. Welcome to the project—we’re excited to have you on board! #JournalisticRolePerformance #JRP #JRPWave3 #JournalismStudies

Since the Second Wave, Dan Jackson has been a central figure in the JRP Project. As a member of our Executive Committee, he has played a key role in advancing our work—particularly through his leadership in the UK.

Want to find out what @canadajrp.bsky.social is planning for the 3rd wave of the @jrpproject.bsky.social? Read our latest article in @jsource.bsky.social by @nicoleblanchett.bsky.social! Link to the full story below 🔗⬇️ j-source.ca/new-study-la... #jrp #jrpcanada #journalism #research #data

As a member of our Executive Committee and leader of Ethiopia, Terje Skjerdal has significantly advanced our work in Africa!!We're pleased that Terje will continue to contribute his dedication and insight as we move into the Third Wave

Find out what @canadajrp.bsky.social plans for the 3rd wave of the @jrpproject.bsky.social, including content analysis of Cdn. news stories & insights on use of AI in journalism in this new article in @jsource.bsky.social by @nicoleblanchett.bsky.social #jrp #jrpcanada #journalism #research #data

The Argentine team, led by Philip Kitzberger, held its second internal training session last Saturday at Torcuato Di Tella University. During the session, research assistants Natalí Schejtman, Paloma Alonso, Nicolás Lucaccini

What started as a small collaboration has grown into one of the largest comparative efforts in journalism studies worldwide. Over these 13 years, the JRP project had the privilege of working with hundreds of colleagues across continents, building not only research but also community, friendship.

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It’s hard to define all we’ve experienced as a team over these 13 years. But if there’s one word that captures it, it’s teamwork. Happy 13th anniversary to us all! 🎉💙 #JRProjectogether

We mark 13 years of working at the highest level: more than 200 dedicated colleagues, two waves already completed, and a third one now underway. Thank you for building this journey with us! 🙌 #JRProjectogether

In 2025, we begin a new wave together with our magnificent team. We celebrate 13 years of collaborative work that has connected countries and people around the world! 🌍✨ #JRProjectogether

🇷🇸 Joining us since the Second Wave, Aleksandra Krstić from the outstanding Serbia team has been a valued part of the JRP Project. Today, we’re excited to reintroduce her as she continues with us in this important Third Wave. Thank you, Aleksandra, for your ongoing commitment and contributions! 🙌📚

🇺🇸 We’re excited to welcome Logan Molyneux to the JRP Project as he joins the U.S. team for the Third Wave! We’re hopeful it’s just the start of a long and fruitful collaboration. We’re thrilled to have you on board! 🌟📊

🌍 Since the very beginning of the JRP Project, Cornelia Mothes has been a key driving force for our team. She has contributed extensively across all three waves, leading research efforts in Germany and offering unwavering support to our global network.

🇪🇸 From day one, María Luisa Humanes has been a pillar of the JRP Project—leading the Spanish team and serving as a former member of our Executive Committee. An active member and steadfast contributor, she has played a vital role in advancing our collective work over the years.

The #JRPproject has a truly global presence, and today we’re sending a special shoutout to our teams across Eastern Europe!

We are delighted to welcome Joy Kibarabara to this 3rd Wave as a principal investigator for Kenya. We are happy to have you on board!

We are happy to introduce you to one of the members of the Thailand team, Yaninee Petcharanan. Welcome to our project #BangkokUniversity #BUCA #nitadeBU #นิเทศมอกรุงเทพ

"Exciting news! Ivy Fofie joins the JRP’s third wave as our lead from Ghana, heading a dynamic national team. Welcome, Ivy —we’re thrilled to have you with us!"

A warm welcome to Waraporn Chatratichart, joining us from Thailand for the third wave of the JRP Project. We’re so glad to have you with us on this global journey! #ChulalongkornUniversity #commartschula #nitadechula #นิเทศจุฬา

🇮🇳 India – Kanchan K. Malik India joins the JRP’s third wave! We’re honored to have Kanchan K. Malik representing India in this global endeavor. Wishing you great success, Kanchan!

We’re delighted to welcome Serene Runping Zhu, one of our Principal Investigators for China, to the third wave of the JRP project. Wonderful to have you on board, Serene!

🌍 Middle East – Seven Countries Join! Big news from the Middle East! We’re proud to announce that seven new national teams from the region are joining us in the third wave of the Journalistic Role Performance project. Stay tuned as we introduce each team in the coming days. Welcome to all!

We’re pleased to introduce Dr. Marenet Jordaan, a member of our South African team who joined the JRP project this year. It’s a pleasure to welcome you on board!

We’re glad to highlight Dr. Nicolas Hubé, a valued member of our French team, who has been part of the JRP project since 2019. We’re thrilled to have you on board for Wave 3.

Exciting news! The third wave of the Journalistic Role Performance Project is expanding across Africa, bringing together 8 countries and 20 researchers to deepen our understanding of journalism’s evolving role—and to grow our presence on the continent.