What are the responsibilities and job description for the Video Production Specialist position at KeenLogic?
White House Television Operator
KeenLogic is seeking a White House Television Operator to support one of our government programs. This position provides audiovisual and broadcast support for the documentation of the President’s, Vice President’s, and other Executive-level officials’ activities, ensuring high-quality media products that serve both immediate communications needs and long-term archival purposes.
This is a full-time, onsite position based in Washington, D.C., with core hours from 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM (two shifts), Monday–Friday, and on-call and overtime as needed. KeenLogic offers Fortune 500-level benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, PTO, 401(k), and life insurance.
Required Qualifications
- Must have a minimum of active interim security clearance and ability to obtain/maintain active TS/SCI clearance.
5 years’ experience in AV and/or television broadcast operations.
2 years’ experience in the installation, operation, and maintenance of industry-standard broadcast-quality audio and video recording systems.
2 years’ experience supporting live event setup, operation, camera direction, and live event switching.
Strong understanding of video archiving, post-production workflows, and broadcast editing systems.
Proven ability to perform under tight deadlines and in high-profile, mission-critical environments.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide direct broadcast and audiovisual support for all official Presidential, Vice Presidential, and Executive Office events across the White House Complex and the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
Document daily activities of the President and Vice President for submission to the National Archives, ensuring accuracy and archival readiness.
Record live and direct-to-camera events, including press briefings, ceremonies, and public addresses, ensuring professional-quality footage and sound.
Deliver live video feeds for open press events to the WHCA Master Control Branch for broadcast and streaming on official platforms such as WhiteHouse.gov.
Capture and archive historical and emergency action events, ensuring media is cataloged and retrievable.
Provide qualified videography support for all scheduled and unscheduled events, maintaining readiness for short-notice assignments.
Supervise and coordinate daily activities of assigned camera crews, ensuring professional execution and adherence to government and agency standards.
Participate in the planning and modernization of video and broadcast systems, offering technical expertise on system upgrades and best practices.
Serve as a technical consultant on audiovisual technology, cataloging standards, and digital media workflows.
Maintain compliance with classified media handling procedures and government security requirements.
Respond to mission requirements within two hours of notification, with availability for after-hours, weekend, and holiday support as needed.