Sandra Banjac

Sandra Banjac

Sandra Banjac is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Arts within the Centre for Media and Journalism Studies at the University of Groningen, Netherlands. She holds a PhD in Journalism Studies from the University of Vienna and an MA in Journalism and Media within Globalisation from Aarhus, Amsterdam, and Hamburg Universities. Her research focuses on the evolving relationship between journalists and audiences, particularly exploring journalistic roles, audience expectations, and intersectional approaches to media inequality.

Educational Background:

• PhD in Journalism Studies, University of Vienna
• MA in Journalism and Media within Globalisation (Aarhus, Amsterdam, Hamburg)
• BA in Broadcasting (Radio and Television), Edith Cowan University, Australia

Research Interests: Her work critically examines boundaries of journalism, lifestyle journalism practices, and the application of intersectionality to address systemic inequities. She has conducted fieldwork in conflict societies (e.g., Egypt, Kenya, Serbia, South Africa) and explored media dynamics in transitional democracies.

Professional Roles:

• Social Media Editor for Journalism Studies
• Chair of the YECREA Management Team

Key Contributions: Her recent work includes editing the Routledge Companion to Digital Journalism Studies (2024) and publishing in journals like New Media & Society, Digital Journalism, and Poetics. She has also advised on media innovation projects and explored journalists' working conditions during the pandemic.

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams at the University of Groningen and global networks like YECREA.