Staff Camera Crews in the US
Our staff camera crews are W-2 employees — not independent contractors — operating across 50+ US markets. They carry broadcast-standard kit, maintain consistent quality, and are available for news, sport, documentary and entertainment productions for Australian broadcasters.
Book a Staff CrewWhat "Staff Crew" Means
W-2 Employees (Staff DPs)
Our staff Directors of Photography are permanent W-2 employees of Go To Team, Inc. In Australian terms, think of them as full-time employees rather than sole traders or ABN contractors. This means:
- ▸Workers' compensation insurance is covered — no liability on your production
- ▸Consistent quality — same DP for multi-day or returning productions
- ▸No last-minute cancellations — professional reliability is built in
- ▸Sony FX9 package included in the day rate (no separate kit hire)
Freelance / Day-Hire Crew
For markets where we do not have a staff DP or when additional crew is needed, we also place experienced freelance camera operators, sound recordists, gaffers and grips. These are vetted members of our freelance network — not unscreened marketplace listings.
- ▸Available in 50+ US markets including smaller cities
- ▸All pre-vetted by Assignment Desk — not an open marketplace
- ▸Assignment Desk handles payroll and compliance — you invoice us
- ▸IATSE union crew available on request
Key US Markets for Australian Broadcasters
Washington D.C.
Political correspondents, White House, congressional coverage, breaking news
New York
UN General Assembly, finance, culture, and major US news stories
Los Angeles
Hollywood, entertainment coverage, Australian stories from the US west coast
Augusta, Georgia
The Masters — Australia's biggest annual golf TV event in the US
Miami / Orlando, Florida
US Open (golf), NBA, and Florida-based stories
Chicago
Midwest news, sports (MLB Cubs/White Sox, NBA Bulls, NFL Bears), and features
Staff and freelance crew also available in Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Boston, Miami, Nashville, San Francisco, Seattle, Denver, and 30+ additional US markets.
View Our Crew Profiles
Browse individual crew profiles — headshots, show reels, market, and broadcast experience — at our full staff crews directory.