Journal:

Electronic News

Publisher:

SAGE Publications

Special issue:

The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Broadcast and Mobile Journalism

Opportunity type:

Call for research articles

About the call:

Electronic News is inviting scholars, journalism educators, practitioners and interdisciplinary researchers to submit original manuscripts examining the growing use of artificial intelligence in broadcast and mobile journalism.

The special issue will consider both the opportunities and risks associated with AI-assisted reporting, production, distribution and audience engagement.

Suggested topics include:

  • AI-generated video and audio in news production
  • Synthetic news anchors and automated editing
  • AI transcription, translation and summarisation tools
  • Generative AI and ethics in visual storytelling
  • Deepfakes, disclosure and copyright
  • Algorithmic bias and representation
  • Newsroom labour, changing job roles and skills
  • AI adoption in local and national broadcasters
  • Audience perceptions of AI-generated news
  • AI in mobile journalism education and training
  • Platform optimisation and mobile video consumption
  • Policy and regulatory implications of AI journalism

Eligible submission types:

  • Empirical research
  • Theoretical studies
  • Case studies
  • Critical essays
  • Interdisciplinary research

Manuscript length:

6,000–8,000 words, including references

Review process:

Double-blind peer review

Submission deadline:

30 August 2026

Expected publication:

March 2027

Important note

Authors should review the journal’s official submission guidelines, formatting requirements and special-issue instructions before submitting.