Melanie Magin

Melanie Magin is a Professor in Media Sociology at NTNU, specializing in political communication, online media, and comparative research. She holds a PhD from Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz and has held academic positions across Germany and Norway. Her work focuses on media impact, digital campaigning, and democratic accountability, with notable contributions to journals like Political Communication and Information, Communication & Society.

Education:

• PhD (2011): Communication Studies, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz
• Master’s (2005): Communication Science, JGU Mainz

Research Interests: Political communication (elections, media roles), social media dynamics, comparative media systems, and algorithmic impacts on democracy. She leads projects like DigiWorld (cross-country digital campaigning analysis) and EVPOC (elections and political communication).

Awards:

• 2024: Longlisted for Bob Franklin Journal Article Award
• 2022: Top Faculty Award (ICA)
• 2012: Multiple dissertation awards (VÖZ and Schaumayer Foundation)

Teaching & Leadership: Head of NTNU’s Media, Communication, and IT master’s program. Active in curriculum development and universal design for learning. Served as Chair of ECREA’s Political Communication Section (2021–22).

Publications: Over 70 articles/books on topics like filter bubbles, social media campaigning, and media performance. Recent work emphasizes algorithmic transparency and democratic implications of digital platforms.