Julianna Kirschner

Julianna Kirschner is a Part-Time Lecturer of Communication at the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, affiliated with the Department of Communication. She teaches courses in small group communication, argumentation, sports communication, research methods, and strategic communication, while her research focuses on improving communication across diverse contexts.

• Academic Affiliations: Communication (BA), Communication Management (MCG), Communication Management Online (MCG)
• Editorial Role: Associate Editor for Visual Communication Quarterly (Taylor & Francis)

Her work critically examines social media dynamics, advocacy, and media literacy, with a specific emphasis on digital activism, gender, and social justice. She has pioneered programming like Visions and Voices to amplify marginalized athletes' stories and developed conference initiatives for the USC Annenberg Institute of Sports, Media & Society.

• Scientific Recognition:
  • Outstanding Thesis Award (OSCLG)
  • Kathy Merlock Jackson Dissertation Award (PCA/ACA)
  • Outstanding Dissertation Award (NCA)
  • Book Chapter Award (NCA)
  • Early Career Award (IAANI, 2023)

Kirschner actively contributes to academic governance as a member of the Annenberg Faculty Council and former co-chair of the USC Academic Senate Faculty Affairs Committee. She has also led program planning for divisions within the Western States Communication Association and National Communication Association.