Other:

Founder and Chairman of the Norwegian charity organization “Russenellik for trafikkskadde” (1991 – present date).

Vice President and Honorary Treasurer at The Foreign Press Association in London (2005-2006)

Member of:

The Foreign Press Association

Norsk Journalistlag

National Union of Journalists

Norsk faglitterær forfatter- og oversetterforening /
The Norwegian Non-fiction Writers and Translators Association

Biography:

Trygve Sørvaag has over 15 years experience in the media industry. He has worked as a journalist, photographer and is also an accomplished author. Sørvaag holds a unique combination of editorial and commercial understanding of the media market.

His experience in management and strategic business development includes the launch of a number of new business ventures both in Norway and the UK. He is the founder of Scandinavian Press Agency and has recently worked for Norwegian owned NHST Media Group setting up a UK division of Smartcom:tv in London.

Books:

Shetland Bus – faces and places 60 years on (2002) “In this unique blend of photography and history we encounter two coastal peoples – divided by war, yet joined by the sea. Shetland Bus - faces and places 60 years on is a comprehensive documentary of the people of Norway and Great Britain and the special connection they share. In its pages you are taken on a journey along the Norwegian coast, and from Shetland to London on the other side of the sea. The result is a moving depiction of two coastal communities and a new perspective on our wartime history. Foreword by Norwegian Prime Minister Kjell Magne Bondevik.”

Englandsfeber. Nordsjøfarten 1940-45 – mennesker og steder 60 år etter (2002)

Gamle Skudeneshavn – en ny historie om en gammel by (1997)
Shetland Bus – faces and places 60 years on (2002)

Press:

Trygve trained as a journalist in Norway, where he started his career at the local newspaper Haugesunds Avis. He has since written for all the major Norwegian newspapers.

Photography:

Widely commissioned press photographer by Norwegian newspapers such as Aftenposten and Dagens Næringsliv. International work includes front page pictures in New York Times Magazine and TIME.

Radio:

For many years Trygve was “the voice from London” for national Norwegian Radio P4 - Norway’s leading commercial radio station.

Television:

Freelance news reporting from the UK for Norwegian TV stations. Creator and editor of the daily TV show “Kick Off” featuring news, interviews and video commentary on English football. TV producer for a live series of Christmas shows in Norway.

Exhibitions and talks:

His work has been exhibited in Cardiff, Edinburgh, Liverpool, London, Newcastle, Shetland and various cities in Norway. He has also done a wide range of public speaking and multimedia shows in connection with his books.