Dave Francombe

Dave Francombe has a diverse and extensive work experience in the media industry. Dave started their career in 1987 as an Assistant Producer at BBC Sport and later worked as a Producer at BBC Enterprises in 1991. Dave then joined CNN International Commercial in 1993 as a Senior Producer, where they played a key role in growing the daily live sports show "World Sport" into a globally aired franchise. During this time, they also produced and directed live studio productions and covered prestigious sporting events such as the World Cup and the Olympic Games.

In 1996, Dave moved to CNN as a Senior Producer, where they managed and directed a team in the production of long-form and feature programming for CNN/Sports Illustrated. Dave provided creative direction for network specials and live programming.

From 2001 to 2005, Dave co-founded and served as the Executive Producer at Reel Creative, a full-service production company, where they worked on on-air promotional and image campaigns for CNN.com, Headline News, CNN Weather, and the Braves on TBS.

In 2005, they co-founded Get Married Media, a start-up brand providing wedding planning services through online, on-air, and print media platforms. Dave served as the VP/Executive Producer, responsible for strategic direction, video production, vendor selection, contract negotiations, and budgeting. Dave also worked as a show runner on multiple episodes that aired on Lifetime TV and We TV.

Dave joined The Coca-Cola Company in 2015 as an Independent Producer before moving to Netflix in 2017 as a Creative Studio Trailer Editor. At Netflix, they focused on crafting compelling trailers for original series, with an emphasis on family and unscripted shows.

Since 2016, Dave has been working at The Weather Channel as the Director of Original Programming. Dave also held the position of Executive Producer in the company from 2016 to 2022, where they worked on various docu-series, factual countdown shows, and series production.

Overall, Dave Francombe's work experience showcases their expertise in production, editing, directing, and creative direction, with a strong focus on sports and factual programming.

Dave Francombe attended William & Mary from 1988 to 1989. No specific degree or field of study is provided for this period.