Darcy Tomlin

Darcy Tomlin is the Director of Programming for Velocity, one of cable’s fastest growing brands for men. Tomlin manages Velocity’s schedule focusing on creating the network’s quarterly primetime strategy, managing stunts and specials, and leading network acquisitions. Tomlin joined Discovery Communications in 1996 and held increasing leadership positions in the company.

Prior to Velocity, Tomlin was the chief programming liaison between Discovery’s international hubs in Europe, Latin America and Asia, and the U.S. based networks TLC, Investigation Discovery, Discovery Fit & Health, Planet Green and OWN. 

In 2010 Tomlin was tapped to establish and lead the International Production & Development unit of TLC, creating programs specifically for Discovery’s lifestyle and entertainment networks internationally. In less than a year Tomlin helped guide five series into production.

She also served as programming director for Discovery Networks Latin America where she oversaw the scheduling strategy for Discovery Channel, Animal Planet, Discovery Science, Discovery Turbo and Discovery Civilization. Previous positions include Channel Director and Head of Programming for Discovery Lifestyle Networks and Network Group Director for People + Arts. 

Tomlin is a graduate of American University and holds a B.A. in Communications. She is based at Discovery Communications’ global headquarters in Silver Spring, Md.

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