William Kelso
Associate Director at ESPN | Live Broadcast Storyteller | From Medic to Media
- Role
- Associate Director at ESPN
- Location
- Pasadena, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About William Kelso
Bringing over a decade of experience across broadcast television, live event production, and digital media, I bring a mission-driven mindset and creative vision to every project I lead. My work has spanned Emmy-nominated broadcasts, Telly-winning productions, and high-stakes live streams viewed by thousands. Whether it\'s capturing the perfect aerial shot, managing a crew under pressure, or shaping stories that resonate—I\'m all in.I’m passionate about using Innovation, Network, and Knowledge (I.N.K.) to leave a lasting impact, both in storytelling and service. I’ve led veteran-focused initiatives, mentored aspiring creatives, and always strive to build meaningful, mission-aligned collaborations.Still a proud card-carrying Blockbuster member—because some classics never go out of style.
Experience
Associate Director
Sep 2025 — Present · US
Associate Director – Live Studio Broadcast ProductionESPN (The Walt Disney Company)Support live and taped studio productions across ESPN and ABC networks, coordinating real-time execution across the control room team.Collaborate with directors, producers, operators, and on-air talent to maintain visual and operational excellence during high-pressure studio environments.Call timing, transitions, graphic/roll cues, remote integrations, and contingency plans while managing multiple simultaneous feeds.Contribute to continuous improvement of workflows, show formats, and crew development through mentorship and collaborative problem-solving.Training toward full director responsibilities as part of career growth path within ESPN’s studio operations team.
Education
Monrovia High School
Diploma, High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates
2000 — 2004
New York Film Academy
Bachelors of Fine Arts (BFA), Cinematography and Film/Video Production
2014
UCLA
B.A, Mass Communication/Media Studies
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