Video Production Specialist

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.