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Mr. Trengrove's responsibilities with [[ICANN]] include developing, implementing, and maintaining the communications plan regarding new developments there; much of this work surrounds the new [[gTLD]] program.<ref>[[ICANN 41]] Interview</ref> Thus, he is often labelled as a Spokesman for ICANN when talking to major media outlets regarding the historic developments currently being made by the body.<ref>[http://english.aljazeera.net/business/news/2011/06/20116201510786468.html English.AlJazeera.net]</ref><ref>[http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/washington/2009/10/us-icann-internet.html?cid=6a00d8341c630a53ef0120a60cc36b970c LATimesBlogs.LATimes.com]</ref> He produced the documentary, ''Fathers of the Internet'', about [[Vint Cerf]], [[Robert Kahn]], and other Internet pioneers; there was a screening of the film at [[ICANN 40]] in San Francisco before Vint Cerf gave a speech as part of a [[NARALO]] showcase.<ref>[http://blog.icann.org/2011/03/late-breaking-event-mon-night-premiere-of-fathers-of-the-internet/ Blog.ICANN.org]</ref>
Mr. Trengrove's responsibilities with [[ICANN]] include developing, implementing, and maintaining the communications plan regarding new developments there; much of this work surrounds the new [[gTLD]] program.<ref>[[ICANN 41]] Interview</ref> Thus, he is often labelled as a Spokesman for ICANN when talking to major media outlets regarding the historic developments currently being made by the body.<ref>[http://english.aljazeera.net/business/news/2011/06/20116201510786468.html English.AlJazeera.net]</ref><ref>[http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/washington/2009/10/us-icann-internet.html?cid=6a00d8341c630a53ef0120a60cc36b970c LATimesBlogs.LATimes.com]</ref> He produced the documentary, ''Fathers of the Internet'', about [[Vint Cerf]], [[Robert Kahn]], and other Internet pioneers; there was a screening of the film at [[ICANN 40]] in San Francisco before Vint Cerf gave a speech as part of a [[NARALO]] showcase.<ref>[http://blog.icann.org/2011/03/late-breaking-event-mon-night-premiere-of-fathers-of-the-internet/ Blog.ICANN.org]</ref>


Following the April 2013 appointment of [[Duncan Burns]] as Vice President of Global Communications, Mr. Trengrove's focus shifted from leading the communications department to the expansion of ICANN’s media platforms.<ref>ICANN Press Release Download, 10 April 2013</ref>
==Background==
==Background==
Much of his extensive career was spent as a Senior Producer 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]</ref>
Much of his extensive career was spent as a Senior Producer 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]</ref>

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Currently ICANN Staff

James (Jim) Trengrove is the Senior Director of Communications at ICANN,[1] where he has been since 2009, previously as Media Consultant Strategist. He has worked as a journalist for 32 years, spending 21 years as an executive producer for The News Hour, and also working in local and international news.[2] He is the President and Founder of the Barnaby Woods Group, a media consultant company.[3][4]

ICANN

Mr. Trengrove's responsibilities with ICANN include developing, implementing, and maintaining the communications plan regarding new developments there; much of this work surrounds the new gTLD program.[5] Thus, he is often labelled as a Spokesman for ICANN when talking to major media outlets regarding the historic developments currently being made by the body.[6][7] He produced the documentary, Fathers of the Internet, about Vint Cerf, Robert Kahn, and other Internet pioneers; there was a screening of the film at ICANN 40 in San Francisco before Vint Cerf gave a speech as part of a NARALO showcase.[8]

Following the April 2013 appointment of Duncan Burns as Vice President of Global Communications, Mr. Trengrove's focus shifted from leading the communications department to the expansion of ICANN’s media platforms.[9]

Background

Much of his extensive career was spent as a Senior Producer 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.[10]

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.[11]

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.

Mr. Trengrove was granted Harvard University's prestigious Nieman Fellowship in 2001.[12] The grant allows mid-career journalists to pursue projects of special or unique interest; there are about 12 individuals from the U.S. selected every year.[13]

During his time at The News Hour, his Congressional News unit was a 3 time recipient of the Joan Barone Shorenstein Award for Washington-based reporting.[14] When he was working with "Chicago Tonight" they received 2 Emmys.[15]

Fun Fact

He has interviewed the last 5 presidents, including Barack Obama.[16]

References

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