Australian Broadcasters Filming in the US
Assignment Desk is the trusted US crewing partner for ABC News, Nine News, 7News, Network 10 and SBS. We handle the crew โ you focus on the story.
What We Offer Australian Productions
Whether you are sending a producer to Washington D.C. for a breaking news story, covering The Masters in Augusta, or commissioning a documentary series across multiple US states, Assignment Desk provides the local crew infrastructure Australian broadcasters rely on. Staff DPs with broadcast-standard kit, experienced sound recordists, IATSE union crew where required, and centralised USD invoicing via SWIFT.
Hire a US Camera Crew
Step-by-step guide to booking a US camera crew as an Australian broadcaster. Day rates, lead times, IATSE options, and the booking form.
Learn more โInternational Productions Hub
Full overview of Assignment Desk's services for international broadcasters, including union vs. non-union and broadcast-standard equipment.
Learn more โUS Crew Day Rates
Current day rates for camera operators, sound recordists, gaffers and DPs โ in USD with AU broadcaster context.
Learn more โCoverage We Support for Australian Broadcasters
US Sport
The Masters (Augusta, GA), US Open golf (Florida), Super Bowl, MLB, NBA, NFL, and PGA Tour events. We have experienced sports crews available at all major tournament venues and can confirm availability well in advance of your booking.
News and Politics
Washington D.C. correspondents, White House press pool, congressional coverage, UN General Assembly (New York), US elections. Our DC and NY crews have extensive experience supporting international news organisations on breaking and planned news stories.
Entertainment and Features
Hollywood interviews, Los Angeles entertainment coverage, celebrity profiles, and US-based Australian stories. Our LA crew understands the entertainment programme format and can work to AU broadcast delivery specifications.
Documentary and Long-form
Multi-week documentary shoots, long-form investigative pieces, and travel productions. For extended engagements we can assign a consistent DP throughout your shoot โ important for visual continuity in documentary work.
Book a US Crew for Your Production
Fill in our booking form and we will confirm availability and rates within 2 hours on US weekdays โ late afternoon to early evening Australian Eastern Time.
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