Cameron McTernan

Cameron McTernan is a Lecturer in Media and Communication at the University of South Australia, specifically within UniSA Creative. His academic work focuses on the intersection of media, politics, and digital platforms, with particular emphasis on how social media shapes news consumption and political discourse in Australia.

Dr. McTernan holds a Master of Arts (Research) from The University of Sydney (2022) and a Bachelor of Arts - Honours from The University of South Australia (2011).

His research portfolio encompasses several critical areas in contemporary media studies:

• Media Diversity and Pluralism in Australia
• Social Media platforms and their societal impact
• Streaming Platforms and their economic implications
• Political Communication in the digital age
• The Australian Network Media Economy

Dr. McTernan's scholarly output demonstrates a consistent focus on platform-mediated political communication and media diversity. His research employs both qualitative analysis of political content on social media and quantitative methods to measure media concentration and engagement patterns, revealing important insights about how digital platforms affect democratic participation and news diversity.

His notable research involvement includes:

• Researcher for the Global Media and Internet Concentration Project (2024), funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada

Dr. McTernan actively participates in key professional organizations that align with his scholarly focus:

• The Australian and New Zealand Communication Association
• International Communication Association
• International Association for Media and Communication Research

As a Research Degree Supervisor at the University of South Australia, Dr. McTernan mentors students in media and communication research, particularly those interested in digital media ecosystems, political communication on social platforms, and media economics. His work with the Global Media and Internet Concentration Project demonstrates his engagement with international research collaborations addressing critical issues in media concentration and platform governance.