The magazine covers the role of news media in the political process, including the impact of news reporting on public opinion, policy-making, political participation, and democratic processes. It explores how media shapes political issues, disseminates political information, and plays a role in political communication. In addition, the journal also focuses on how political forces influence news content, the operation of news organizations, and the practice of the journalism profession.

The International Journal of News and Politics encourages the use of various research methods, from theoretical exploration to empirical research, from case analysis to comparative research, to enhance understanding of the complexity of the interaction between media and politics. The magazine pays special attention to the impact of new media technology on journalism and political communication, including the role of social media, digital media and the Internet in political mobilization, election activities and political participation.