Photographer Full Time NEW

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: June 1, 2026 – October 2, 2026

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

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