Jo(sephine) Lukito
@jolukito.bsky.social
Assistant Professor at UT-Austin's School for Journalism and Media | Modern Kilogirl 👩💻 | Computational Linguistics & Global/US PolComm
People can tell when you're excited about a position (vs. just being desperate for any position). And for you to be excited about a position, it (usually) does have to be a good fit for you, and not just another rung on the ladder.
September 29, 2025 at 9:15 PM
People can tell when you're excited about a position (vs. just being desperate for any position). And for you to be excited about a position, it (usually) does have to be a good fit for you, and not just another rung on the ladder.
If you can illustrate that you are excited about a position (somewhere you see your work growing), that's a good sign. Obviously, look at the centers/research. But don't stop at knowing these things--actually think about where you fit in their research ecosystem.
September 29, 2025 at 9:15 PM
If you can illustrate that you are excited about a position (somewhere you see your work growing), that's a good sign. Obviously, look at the centers/research. But don't stop at knowing these things--actually think about where you fit in their research ecosystem.
I don't say this because job candidates can be selective about fit (they can't, jobs are scarce). BUT, I do think departments can (sometimes) tell when a candidate thinks they are a good "fit." Campus visits esp. are like first dates. Is there a spark when you meet? Can you both feel it?
September 29, 2025 at 9:15 PM
I don't say this because job candidates can be selective about fit (they can't, jobs are scarce). BUT, I do think departments can (sometimes) tell when a candidate thinks they are a good "fit." Campus visits esp. are like first dates. Is there a spark when you meet? Can you both feel it?
But "fit" goes both ways: do you fit with the department, but does the department culture fit what YOU need?
It's hard to know, especially given the hyper-competitive nature of the academic job market (leading to the "I'll take any job" mentality).
It's hard to know, especially given the hyper-competitive nature of the academic job market (leading to the "I'll take any job" mentality).
September 29, 2025 at 9:15 PM
But "fit" goes both ways: do you fit with the department, but does the department culture fit what YOU need?
It's hard to know, especially given the hyper-competitive nature of the academic job market (leading to the "I'll take any job" mentality).
It's hard to know, especially given the hyper-competitive nature of the academic job market (leading to the "I'll take any job" mentality).
1. Do you publish/get grants at or above the (perceived) dept rate?
2. Can you teach classes that the dept needs?
3. Will people vibe with you as a colleague?
1 & 2 can be sussed out before or during an application. 3 feels largely contingent on the campus interview.
2. Can you teach classes that the dept needs?
3. Will people vibe with you as a colleague?
1 & 2 can be sussed out before or during an application. 3 feels largely contingent on the campus interview.
September 29, 2025 at 9:15 PM
1. Do you publish/get grants at or above the (perceived) dept rate?
2. Can you teach classes that the dept needs?
3. Will people vibe with you as a colleague?
1 & 2 can be sussed out before or during an application. 3 feels largely contingent on the campus interview.
2. Can you teach classes that the dept needs?
3. Will people vibe with you as a colleague?
1 & 2 can be sussed out before or during an application. 3 feels largely contingent on the campus interview.
One last tip (mostly for R1 jobs): I have been thinking about the word "fit," which is a common thing to say about positions ("it's not about the best pubs/research, but the ✨best fit✨," which is super vague). This seems to boil down into 3 things:
September 29, 2025 at 9:15 PM
One last tip (mostly for R1 jobs): I have been thinking about the word "fit," which is a common thing to say about positions ("it's not about the best pubs/research, but the ✨best fit✨," which is super vague). This seems to boil down into 3 things:
This year, I will not be compiling available job calls, but I encourage folks to check out @polcomm.bsky.social and @aejmc.bsky.social 's newsletters for a list of calls.
There is also a well-maintained wikia for jobs in this area: academicjobs.fandom.com/wiki/Communi...
There is also a well-maintained wikia for jobs in this area: academicjobs.fandom.com/wiki/Communi...
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September 29, 2025 at 9:15 PM
This year, I will not be compiling available job calls, but I encourage folks to check out @polcomm.bsky.social and @aejmc.bsky.social 's newsletters for a list of calls.
There is also a well-maintained wikia for jobs in this area: academicjobs.fandom.com/wiki/Communi...
There is also a well-maintained wikia for jobs in this area: academicjobs.fandom.com/wiki/Communi...
Many thanks to Christopher Assaf, Bin Chen, @rossdahlke.bsky.social, @zeningduan.bsky.social, @meredithpruden.bsky.social ky.social, & @jiyoun-suk.bsky.social for sharing their materials!
Also, @heesoojang.bsky.social has a great Twitter thread last year about the job market: x.com/HeesooJang2/...
Also, @heesoojang.bsky.social has a great Twitter thread last year about the job market: x.com/HeesooJang2/...
ky.social
September 29, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Many thanks to Christopher Assaf, Bin Chen, @rossdahlke.bsky.social, @zeningduan.bsky.social, @meredithpruden.bsky.social ky.social, & @jiyoun-suk.bsky.social for sharing their materials!
Also, @heesoojang.bsky.social has a great Twitter thread last year about the job market: x.com/HeesooJang2/...
Also, @heesoojang.bsky.social has a great Twitter thread last year about the job market: x.com/HeesooJang2/...
Reposted by Jo(sephine) Lukito
Our incoming colleague @jolukito.bsky.social is welcomed by a *very* enthusiastic room, presenting her research agenda and the challenges of cross-platform data collection.
Welcome Jo! We are so happy to have you with us! 😊❤️
Welcome Jo! We are so happy to have you with us! 😊❤️
September 18, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Our incoming colleague @jolukito.bsky.social is welcomed by a *very* enthusiastic room, presenting her research agenda and the challenges of cross-platform data collection.
Welcome Jo! We are so happy to have you with us! 😊❤️
Welcome Jo! We are so happy to have you with us! 😊❤️
Yes, I'd love to come and visit!
August 22, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Yes, I'd love to come and visit!
I am especially thankful to my friends, co-authors, and students. You keep me sane and remind me that our work is more important than ever. At a time when science and democracy are under threat here, your solidarity remains my guiding light. 4/
I AM SO EXCITED FOR THIS NEW ADVENTURE! 🏃♀️
I AM SO EXCITED FOR THIS NEW ADVENTURE! 🏃♀️
August 21, 2025 at 2:41 PM
I am especially thankful to my friends, co-authors, and students. You keep me sane and remind me that our work is more important than ever. At a time when science and democracy are under threat here, your solidarity remains my guiding light. 4/
I AM SO EXCITED FOR THIS NEW ADVENTURE! 🏃♀️
I AM SO EXCITED FOR THIS NEW ADVENTURE! 🏃♀️
Of course, this news comes with some sadness to be leaving the United States, and the amazing mentors and scholars at the UT Austin I am grateful to folks like @taliastroud.bsky.social and Steve Reese who took me under their wing when I started in 2020, and supported my research.
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August 21, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Of course, this news comes with some sadness to be leaving the United States, and the amazing mentors and scholars at the UT Austin I am grateful to folks like @taliastroud.bsky.social and Steve Reese who took me under their wing when I started in 2020, and supported my research.
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My move follows in the footsteps of my mother, who emigrated from Indonesia, and her mother, who emigrated from China. This multi-generational migration is made more meaningful when I reflect on the many people who have helped me on my own academic journey as a first-generation researcher.
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August 21, 2025 at 2:39 PM
My move follows in the footsteps of my mother, who emigrated from Indonesia, and her mother, who emigrated from China. This multi-generational migration is made more meaningful when I reflect on the many people who have helped me on my own academic journey as a first-generation researcher.
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One of my absolute favorite paper titles ❤️
July 28, 2025 at 7:19 PM
One of my absolute favorite paper titles ❤️
In spite of the many changes to data access, we continue to collect this data.
In 2024, we collaborated with the Algorithmic Transparency Institute, SOMAR, and CTCL to begin Candidata, a more long-term effort to collect and validate social media handles of U.S. politicians:
www.candidata24.org
In 2024, we collaborated with the Algorithmic Transparency Institute, SOMAR, and CTCL to begin Candidata, a more long-term effort to collect and validate social media handles of U.S. politicians:
www.candidata24.org
Candidata24
www.candidata24.org
July 28, 2025 at 2:20 PM
In spite of the many changes to data access, we continue to collect this data.
In 2024, we collaborated with the Algorithmic Transparency Institute, SOMAR, and CTCL to begin Candidata, a more long-term effort to collect and validate social media handles of U.S. politicians:
www.candidata24.org
In 2024, we collaborated with the Algorithmic Transparency Institute, SOMAR, and CTCL to begin Candidata, a more long-term effort to collect and validate social media handles of U.S. politicians:
www.candidata24.org
All citizens should have access to what politicians' (registered candidates & elected officials) say as public figures. But this is easier said than done, and projects like ours, @propublica.org's politwoops, and @osome.iu.edu's 2022 dataset are difficult to maintain w/o consistent data access
July 28, 2025 at 2:20 PM
All citizens should have access to what politicians' (registered candidates & elected officials) say as public figures. But this is easier said than done, and projects like ours, @propublica.org's politwoops, and @osome.iu.edu's 2022 dataset are difficult to maintain w/o consistent data access
Some observations from our experience conducting this research:
1. We tend to focus on the candidates with massive SM presences, but the professionalization of candidates' SM accounts vary a lot
2. You would think this data should be easy to collect and share, but it's not.
1. We tend to focus on the candidates with massive SM presences, but the professionalization of candidates' SM accounts vary a lot
2. You would think this data should be easy to collect and share, but it's not.
July 28, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Some observations from our experience conducting this research:
1. We tend to focus on the candidates with massive SM presences, but the professionalization of candidates' SM accounts vary a lot
2. You would think this data should be easy to collect and share, but it's not.
1. We tend to focus on the candidates with massive SM presences, but the professionalization of candidates' SM accounts vary a lot
2. You would think this data should be easy to collect and share, but it's not.
We also explore mobilization strategies (e.g., voting, fundraising efforts, online engagement, and event attendance). Our results suggest few differences by party, but highlight how platform modality may be leveraged for different mobilization tactics.
July 28, 2025 at 2:20 PM
We also explore mobilization strategies (e.g., voting, fundraising efforts, online engagement, and event attendance). Our results suggest few differences by party, but highlight how platform modality may be leveraged for different mobilization tactics.
Results suggest a growing asymmetry in SM use, as conservatives grow their presence on alt-tech SM like Truth Social and Gettr (at the time, no Democratic candidates were on alt-tech SM). Republicans who were 2020 election skeptics/deniers were more likely to be on alt-tech platforms.
July 28, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Results suggest a growing asymmetry in SM use, as conservatives grow their presence on alt-tech SM like Truth Social and Gettr (at the time, no Democratic candidates were on alt-tech SM). Republicans who were 2020 election skeptics/deniers were more likely to be on alt-tech platforms.
In this analysis, we collect and study 2022 U.S. midterm candidates' posts from a whopping seven (!!!) social media platforms: Facebook, Twitter, Truth Social, Gettr, Instagram, YouTube, and Rumble.
This is one of the most extensive collections of politicians' social media posts during an election
This is one of the most extensive collections of politicians' social media posts during an election
July 28, 2025 at 2:20 PM
In this analysis, we collect and study 2022 U.S. midterm candidates' posts from a whopping seven (!!!) social media platforms: Facebook, Twitter, Truth Social, Gettr, Instagram, YouTube, and Rumble.
This is one of the most extensive collections of politicians' social media posts during an election
This is one of the most extensive collections of politicians' social media posts during an election