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Matthias Künzler is a Professor of Communication Policy and Media Economics at the Institute for Journalism and Communication Studies at Freie Universität Berlin. Since 2021, he has been leading research in the field of media convergence and multimedia, having previously served as a research director and lecturer at FH Graubünden in Switzerland. Künzler has also held visiting professor positions at the University of Basel and the University of Zurich. His research interests include media systems and media policy, with a particular focus on the Swiss and German contexts, local journalism, public service media, and the theoretical frameworks surrounding audience engagement with media. He has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and has served as a reviewer and editor for various academic publishing initiatives. Through his work, Künzler aims to explore the challenges and opportunities facing local media and the evolving landscape of public broadcasting in the digital age.
Freie Universität Berlin • Berlin, Germany
Professor of Communication Policy and Media Economics.
FH Graubünden • Chur, Switzerland
Led research focus on media convergence and multimedia production.
Freie Universität Berlin • Berlin, Germany
Filled in for Professor Klaus Beck in the Department of Communication Policy and Media Economics.
Administered by the Department of Political and Social Sciences.