The Documentary Group
Nils Kongshaug is a Producer at The Documentary Group, producing the weekly PBS interview show Firing Line with Margaret Hoover. Prior to this, Nils worked as the Editorial Director at World Science Festival, and as the Director of Video Production at Everyday Health. With experience at ABC News, RFI, CFPJ, WCBS-TV, and CBS News, Nils has a strong background in journalism and media production.
The Documentary Group
DocGroup produces work based on a very simple principle: have faith in the intelligence, taste, curiosity and integrity of the audience. DG was founded in 2006 by the core members of PJ Productions following the death of legendary broadcaster Peter Jennings. The producers and directors, who were for many years the team behind Jennings’documentaries at ABC News, are dedicated to continuing the tradition of smart and innovative filmmaking while enthusiastically embracing the modern and expanding media landscape.An independent production company, with offices in New York and Los Angeles, DocGroup produces long form and short form films for the major commercial networks, public television and cable, as well as for the educational market, digital distribution and theatrical release.