About Assignment Desk
America's leading broadcast camera crew network โ supplying US crews to Australian broadcasters, international productions and US networks since 1997.
Who We Are
Assignment Desk is a US broadcast crewing company headquartered in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. We have been supplying W-2 staff and freelance camera crews to US and international productions for over 25 years.
For Australian broadcasters, we are the standard contact for US crew logistics: ABC News, Nine News, 7News, Network 10 and SBS regularly book through Assignment Desk when their productions are filming in America. We understand the technical standards, broadcast formats, and delivery requirements that Australian networks need.
Our staff Directors of Photography are W-2 employees โ permanent members of our roster, not sole traders or marketplace contractors. That means consistent quality, full insurance, and professional reliability every time you book.
What We Do for Australian Productions
- โธENG and News Crews โ Camera operators and sound recordists for Washington D.C., New York, and other major news markets. Available on short notice (48โ72 hours) for breaking news.
- โธSports Coverage โ Experienced sports crews for The Masters, US Open, Super Bowl, MLB, NBA and NFL. We know the venues, the accreditation processes, and the technical demands.
- โธDocumentary and Long-form โ Staff DPs for extended shoots, with the option to assign a consistent cinematographer for visual continuity across a multi-week production.
- โธUS Payroll and Compliance โ We handle all W-2 payroll, workers' compensation and local employment compliance. No US entity required on your end.
Why Australian Broadcasters Work With Us
Years of Experience
Operating since 1997 โ Australian broadcasters have been booking with us for most of that time.
US Markets
Staff and freelance crew in more than 50 US cities, including all major AU network bureau locations.
Employed Crew
Staff DPs are permanent W-2 employees โ not contractors or marketplace listings.
Ready to Work Together?
Contact us to discuss your upcoming US production or book a crew directly.