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==Background==
==Background==
His extensive career in journalism mostly saw him as a Senior Executive for "The News Hour with Jim Lehrer"; he was responsible for the content surrounding national politics and activities in Washington D.C..
His extensive career in journalism mostly saw him as a Senior Executive for "The News Hour with Jim Lehrer"; he was responsible for the content surrounding national politics and activities in Washington D.C., and eventually created a special "Capital Hill Unit". He was also responsible for developing the program's famous presidential election coverage.<ref>[http://www.linkedin.com/pub/james-trengrove/14/50a/80b LinkedIn.com]</ref>


Since becoming a media consultant in 2008, Mr. Trengrove has spent some 3 months in Daku, Azerbaijan helping create and produce a news-based debate program. He worked with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and negotiated their contract with the Public Television Network. He was responsible for the show's dynamic multi-location format, set design, audience participation elements, and other important format  decisions.<ref>[<ref>[http://www.linkedin.com/pub/james-trengrove/14/50a/80b LinkedIn.com]</ref> LinkedIn.com]</ref>
===Awards===
===Awards===
James Trengrove wrote and produced a documentary in 2000, ''Debating Our Destiny: Forty Years of Presidential Debates'', it was later nominated for an Emmy.
James Trengrove wrote and produced a documentary in 2000, ''Debating Our Destiny: Forty Years of Presidential Debates'', it was later nominated for an Emmy.