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
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Active TS with SCI eligibility
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5+ years’ experience in AV and/or television broadcast operations.
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2+ years’ experience in the installation, operation, and maintenance of industry-standard broadcast-quality audio and video recording systems.
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2+ years’ experience supporting live event setup, operation, camera direction, and live event switching.
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Strong understanding of video archiving, post-production workflows, and broadcast editing systems.
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Proven ability to perform under tight deadlines and in high-profile, mission-critical environments.
Duties and Responsibilities
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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.
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Document daily activities of the President and Vice President for submission to the National Archives, ensuring accuracy and archival readiness.
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Record live and direct-to-camera events, including press briefings, ceremonies, and public addresses, ensuring professional-quality footage and sound.
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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.
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Capture and archive historical and emergency action events, ensuring media is cataloged and retrievable.
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Provide qualified videography support for all scheduled and unscheduled events, maintaining readiness for short-notice assignments.
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Supervise and coordinate daily activities of assigned camera crews, ensuring professional execution and adherence to government and agency standards.
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Participate in the planning and modernization of video and broadcast systems, offering technical expertise on system upgrades and best practices.
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Serve as a technical consultant on audiovisual technology, cataloging standards, and digital media workflows.
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Maintain compliance with classified media handling procedures and government security requirements.
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Respond to mission requirements within two hours of notification, with availability for after-hours, weekend, and holiday support as needed.
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