Prior to Screen Digest, he worked as a research officer at the European Institute for the Media and the Deutsches Digital Institut where he for instance contributed to the renowned World Internet Project and worked for clients such as the European Parliament and the German government. He gained additional experience in media policy at the state chancellery of North-Rhine Westphalia. Recently, he edited a publication on cable television with high-profile contributors.
Daniel holds a BA in Social and Communication Sciences from the University of Erfurt, Germany and an MSc in Sociology from the London School of Economics.