Nick Kilgore was born and raised in the foothills of the Appalachians in Northeast Tennessee, where storytelling is in his blood. From an early age, Nick knew he was gay, which made Dolly Parton’s words ring true: it is hard to be a diamond in a rhinestone world. So, he traded one rhinestone world for another—West Hollywood—where he found his calling as a screenwriter. Nick writes heartfelt gay rom-coms, dramedy, and soap with a mission to expand and amplify LGBTQIA+ representation in mainstream media. He is a member of the WGA.

Currently, Nick works at CNN as the Executive Assistant to the heads of current programming and development for the CNN Originals group. Before that, he supported Participant Media’s documentary team, assisting with all aspects of the department’s film slate. Prior to his non-fiction experience, Nick focused on scripted television—co-writing episodes on OWN’s Delilah (where he was a Staff Writer and assistant) and on Greenleaf (where he was an assistant). He additionally served as the Writers’ Production Assistant on Showtime’s Black Monday.

In 2019, Nick co-directed, produced, wrote, and starred in the short film POST MORTEM, an Official Selection at HollyShorts and Newport Beach film festivals. Inspired by his volunteer work with The Trevor Project and personal struggles, he prioritizes telling stories that highlight mental health.

Beyond work, Nick enjoys exploring different facets of the city—discovering new neighborhoods and restaurants with friends, always with a story in mind.