Videographer

KeenLogic; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KeenLogic is seeking a Visual Information Specialist to support the Office of the Sergeant at Arms Photography Services with high-visibility photography and visual media operations for the United States Senate. The role emphasizes fast-paced image capture, print fulfillment, digital asset management, and metadata discipline within daily workflows.

The position involves photographing hearings, press conferences, and office visits, managing prints and metadata, and ensuring timely delivery to

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen
• Experience as a professional photographer, imaging technician, or visual information specialist for large-scale events or high-volume media operations
• Proficiency with Adobe Premiere, Lightroom, and other industry-standard photo/video editing and print-preparation tools
• Experience managing large volumes of digital imagery and print orders
• Strong understanding of metadata tagging, print labeling, and archival processes
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Ability to support occasional extended hours and weekend coverage

Responsibilities

• Perform professional photography and short-form video assignments for the Senate, including hearings, press conferences, and office visits as part of the Daily Imagery Workflow (DIW)
• Support the Senate Photographic Services lab by executing high-volume photo print fulfillment operations. Duties include managing print orders using established workflow systems, preparing and quality-checking prints for delivery, maintaining metadata and order tracking accuracy, assisting with customer communication, and ensuring timely handoffs of completed print jobs to Senate offices
• Assist in collecting, organizing, editing, and archiving photographs and video, ensuring all metadata (photographer, caption/description, and other relevant fields) is consistently applied
• Support time-sensitive imagery edits and uploads for Senate Digital Asset Management (DAM) systems
• Demonstrated experience as a professional photographer or imaging technician supporting large-scale events or high-volume visual media workflows
• Proficiency with Adobe Premiere, Lightroom, and other industry-standard imagery editing and print-preparation tools
• Ability to manage and organize large volumes of digital imagery and/or print orders, adhering to clearly defined workflows and deadlines
• Experience in metadata tagging, print labeling, and archival processes to ensure consistency and traceability
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with minimal supervision and high attention to detail

Skills

Professional photography

Imaging technician

High-volume media operations

Independent work

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven

Tools

Adobe Premiere

Lightroom

Job description

Visual Information Specialist (Journeyman)

Location: Senate Dirksen Building or 888 First Street, NE

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST

• Personnel must arrive prepared to begin work at 8:00 AM on scheduled workdays
• Schedule applies when the Senate is in session (excluding training or large-scale events)
• Candidates must acknowledge the ability to support extended hours and weekend coverage as needed

Period of Performance: October 3, 2026, through October 2, 2027 when the Senate is in session (except for training or large-scale events).

Position Overview

KeenLogic is seeking a skilled Visual Information Specialist to support the Office of the Sergeant at Arms (SAA) Photographic Services Office. This is a temporary position supporting high-visibility photography and visual media operations for the United States Senate. This role supports high-volume photography, print fulfillment, digital asset management, and visual media operations in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen
• Demonstrated experience as a professional photographer, imaging technician, or visual information specialist supporting large-scale events or high-volume media operations
• Proficiency with Adobe Premiere, Lightroom, and other industry-standard photo/video editing and print-preparation tools
• Experience managing large volumes of digital imagery and print orders
• Strong understanding of metadata tagging, print labeling, and archival processes
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Ability to support occasional extended hours and weekend coverage

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform professional photography and short-form video assignments for the Senate, including hearings, press conferences, and office visits as part of the Daily Imagery Workflow (DIW)
• Support the Senate Photographic Services lab by executing high-volume photo print fulfillment operations. Duties include managing print orders using established workflow systems, preparing and quality-checking prints for delivery, maintaining metadata and order tracking accuracy, assisting with customer communication, and ensuring timely handoffs of completed print jobs to Senate offices
• Assist in collecting, organizing, editing, and archiving photographs and video, ensuring all metadata (photographer, caption/description, and other relevant fields) is consistently applied
• Support time-sensitive imagery edits and uploads for Senate Digital Asset Management (DAM) systems
• Demonstrated experience as a professional photographer or imaging technician supporting large-scale events or high-volume visual media workflows
• Proficiency with Adobe Premiere, Lightroom, and other industry-standard imagery editing and print-preparation tools
• Ability to manage and organize large volumes of digital imagery and/or print orders, adhering to clearly defined workflows and deadlines
• Experience in metadata tagging, print labeling, and archival processes to ensure consistency and traceability
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with minimal supervision and high attention to detail;

Deliverables

Daily Imagery Files

• Edited and post-processed photographs and short-form video
• High-resolution deliverables compliant with Senate Photographic Services standards
• Accurate metadata including:
  • Attribution
  • Captions/descriptions
  • Required archival fields

Daily Print Order Fulfillment

• Completed and quality-checked photographic prints prepared according to Senate standards
• Deliverables include:
  • Accurate print selections
  • Verified print sizes, quantities, and finishes
  • Proper metadata tagging and labeling
  • Order status tracking updates
  • Timely delivery to designated Senate offices or pickup points