Job Description

Master Control Operator

KeenLogic is seeking a Master Control Operator to support one of our government programs. This role provides direct broadcast communications support, delivering high-quality live and recorded audiovisual coverage. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in professional broadcast operations, video production, and live event management within high-visibility, mission-critical environments.

This is a full-time, onsite position based in Washington, D.C., with core hours from 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM (three shifts), Monday–Friday, and surge and weekend support 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 with equipment signal flow and operation of industry-standard, broadcast-quality audio and video recording systems.

• Proficiency in live switching, editing, and posting open press events to official and social media platforms.

• Experience working in high-security, high-tempo government or broadcast environments.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate, monitor, record, edit, and catalog audio and video media for events, producing more than 6,000 recordings annually for the archives.

• Receive, distribute, and record on-the-record and off-the-record feeds from global event sites.

• Provide live production and post-production support for streamed and on-demand events posted on website and social media channels.

• Operate and maintain closed-circuit television and IPTV distribution systems over fiber and media networks.

• Produce video content using digital editing equipment and integrate graphics and titling systems on high-definition broadcast networks.

• Deliver on-site maintenance, technical support, and project management for government-owned audiovisual systems.

• Support multiple concurrent live events and ensure rapid response (within two hours) to surge or after-hours requirements.

• Supervise production booths, coordinate schedules, and ensure professional customer service and operational continuity.

• Manage video telecommunication software operations for live conferencing and ensure accurate recording and archiving.

• Incorporate American Sign Language (ASL) services via teleconference software into final live-streamed or recorded products.