Ji Young Kim

Ji Young Kim is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa (UHM), affiliated with the College of Social Sciences. She teaches courses in communication research, public relations campaigns, international public relations, and strategic communication. Since 2015, she has actively supported UHM’s chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA).

• Education:
• PhD in Mass Communication, University of Florida (2012)
• MS in New Media, Syracuse University (2007)
• BA in Business Administration/Mass Communication, Sogang University (2005)

Her research focuses on political campaigns, media effects, and the evolving role of public relations in the social media era. She advances agenda-building and agenda-setting theories, exploring how media and information sources shape public understanding of issues in both U.S. and global contexts.

No specific articles or awards are listed in the provided information. Her professional contributions include theoretical advancements in communication studies and mentorship through PRSSA.