KELSOmedia is a full-service creative production company founded by William J. Kelso an award winning producer, director, and U.S. Army veteran with a career built on storytelling under pressure.
After serving six years in the United States Army as a combat medic, including deployment support during Operation Iraqi Freedom, Kelso transitioned into filmmaking with the same discipline, leadership, and mission-first mindset that defined his military career.
He went on to build a diverse production career spanning broadcast television, documentary filmmaking, branded content, live event production, and digital media.
Today, Kelso serves as a studio production leader at ESPN, where he helps deliver high-pressure live broadcasts for one of the largest sports media organizations in the world.
Previously, he spent years producing award-winning content at KTLA 5 while also leading independent productions through KELSOmedia.
His work has included:
• Emmy-winning television productions
• National broadcast content
• Documentary storytelling
• Corporate and nonprofit campaigns
• Live events and large-scale productions
• Memorial and legacy films
• Military and veteran-focused storytelling
Over the past decade, Kelso has produced thousands of live broadcasts, documentaries, branded campaigns, and special event productions across television, corporate media, and independent film.
Whether leading a live control room, directing a documentary in the field, or preserving someone’s life story on film, the mission remains the same:
Create meaningful work that people remember.
