Dyfrig Jones began lecturing at Bangor in September 2008. Before joining the university he worked as a television producer-director, specialising in factual programming. He was also the editor of the current affairs magazine Barn between 2006 and 2008.

Dyfrig's teaching is mainly focused on documentary filmmaking, and he offers modules in both documentary film production and film analysis. He also offers modules on media history and media policy. 

Dyfrig's primary research interest is in the historical development of public broadcasting, with an emphasis on the USA in the mid-20th Century

Between 2009 and 2013 Dyfrig was a member of the S4C Authority, which is the body responsible for providing the Welsh-language television service. During 2010 he chaired S4C's New Media Forum, and in 2012-2013 he was a director of S4C Commercial. Between 2015 and 2019 Dyfrig was a member of the National Library of Wales' Board of Trustees. And between 2008 and 2017 he was a member of Gwynedd Council, serving as Chair of the Corporate Scrutiny Committee between 2014 and 2016.

Dyfrig is the Chair of Partneriaeth Ogwen, a social enterprise located in the Ogwen Valley that works to improve the economy and environment of the local area. Between 2013 and 2023 he was also the Chair of the Neuadd Ogwen Management Board, which runs the Neuadd Ogwen community arts centre. 

Media Politics, Media Policy, Public Media, Public Service Broadcasting, American Media History, American Media Policy, History of Communications Studies.

2024

• PublishedShould the TV license fee fund other Public Service Broadcasters?
  Jones, D., 15 Jan 2024, How do we pay for the BBC after 2027?. Mair, J. (ed.). MGM Books, p. 113-116
  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter

2022

• Published"Go the Way of Radio"? Public Broadcasting, Media Reform, and the FCC Hearings on Educational Television, 1950-1951
  Jones, D., 31 Oct 2022, Media, Power and Public Opinion: Essays on Communication and Politics in a Historical Perspective. Bruni, D. (ed.). Peter Lang
  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

2019

• PublishedPaul Lazarsfeld and Media Reform at the Ford Foundation
  Jones, D., 22 Aug 2019, Rockefeller Archive Center, (Rockefeller Archive Center Research Reports).
  Research output: Working paper
• PublishedReview of The British Superhero
  Jones, D., 1 Jun 2019, In: European Comic Art. 12, 1, p. 122-124 2 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Book/Film/Article review

2018

• PublishedHiliaeth a Chymreictod
  Jones, D., 30 Nov 2018, In: O'r Pedwar Gwynt. 8, p. 29-33
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
• PublishedNormative research and the politics of support: The case of Paul Larzarsfeld and television research
  Jones, D., 26 May 2018.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review

2017

• PublishedEmpathic Media: Emotiveillance in Retail and Marketing
  Jones, D. (Other), 19 Jun 2017
  Research output: Non-textual form › Digital or Visual Products
• PublishedSousveillance Utah
  Jones, D. (Other), 19 Jun 2017
  Research output: Non-textual form › Digital or Visual Products
• PublishedVeillance: Mutual Watching
  Jones, D. (Other), 30 Jun 2017
  Research output: Non-textual form › Digital or Visual Products

2014

• PublishedIslamic Aliens: Marvel's Heroes Post-9/11
  Jones, D. W., 30 Dec 2014, The Ages of the Avengers: Essays on the Earth's Mightiest Heroes in Changing Times. Darowski, J. J. (ed.). 2014 ed. McFarland
  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter

2010

• PublishedA land fit for heroes: Superheroic Utopias and Dystopias.
  Jones, D. W. & Jones, D., 13 Apr 2010.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
• PublishedBeyond Tears: The post-post-9/11 world of Marvel Comics.
  Jones, D. W. & Jones, D., 21 May 2010.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper

2009

• PublishedRubbing the Magic Amulet: Britain, Britishness and Captain Britain 1975-1977.
  Jones, D. W. & Jones, D., 24 Oct 2009.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper

2019

• Holocaust Memorial Day 2019

  Organised the annual service of remembrance for Holocaust Memorial Day featuring contributions from students, staff, schools, and local dignitaries.

  28 Jan 2019

  Activity: Types of Public engagement and outreach - Schools engagement (Organiser)

2018

• Joint Journalism and Media History Conference

  Wedi rhoi papur yn dwyn y teitl: Media Reform at the Ford Foundation

  10 Mar 2018

  Activity: Participation in Academic conference (Speaker)
• Holocaust Memorial Day

  I co-organised (with Dyfrig Jones) a short service to commemorate the Holocaust, featuring contributions from local schools, members of the community, the university, civic dignitaries, the local MP and AM, as part of the nationwide commemoration of the Holocaust.

  26 Jan 2018

  Activity: Types of Public engagement and outreach - Schools engagement (Contributor)

2017

• Bloomsbury (Publisher)

  Wedi adolygu cynnig am lyfr newydd

  1 Dec 2017 – 1 Jan 2018

  Activity: Publication peer-review (Editorial board member)
• IWA Media Policy Group response to the S4C Review

  I was a member of a small working group that wrote the IWA's response to the UK government's independent review of S4C.

  29 Sep 2017 – 13 Oct 2017

  Activity: Types of External academic engagement - Contribution to the work of national or international committees and working groups (Contributor)

2016

• The National Library of Wales (External organisation)

  Ymddiriedolwr

  11 Nov 2016 →

  Activity: Membership of board (Chair)

• Creu Arwyr: Hunaniaeth Cymru yn yr 21ain Ganrif - Grwpiau Lleiafrifoedd Diwylliannol

  01/09/2010 – 31/10/2011 (Finished)