Jacob González Castro

Jacob González Castro is an Associate Professor at the Department of Journalism and Digital Narrative within the Faculty of Humanities and Communication Sciences at Universidad CEU San Pablo in Madrid, Spain. He holds a PhD in Social Communication from the same institution and has been actively involved in research projects such as CONVERED (media convergence in digital society) and the AlgorLit project on critical algorithmic literacies. His academic career includes roles in teacher training and corporate communication, alongside editorial work as a Scientific Editor for the journal Doxa Comunicación.

Education:

• PhD in Social Communication (CEINDO), Universidad CEU San Pablo (2024)
• Master's in Teacher Training for Secondary Education, Universidad CEU San Pablo (2022)
• Master's in Corporate Communication, Universidad CEU San Pablo & TRACOR Institute (2018)
• Bachelor's in Communication, Universidad Internacional de La Rioja (UNIR) (2017)

Research Focus: Jacob's work bridges political and social communication theories (Agenda Setting, Framing Theory) with modern challenges in digital societies, including algorithmic governance, artificial intelligence, and the evolution of populism. His projects examine media-audience dynamics, public opinion formation, and critical engagement with internet algorithms.

Professional Roles:

• Contracted Doctor Professor (since 2024-05-14)
• Former FPI Researcher in Social Communication program (2019-2023)
• Scientific Editor, Doxa Comunicación journal