Hire a US Camera Crew
Assignment Desk supplies US camera crews to BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Sky and independent UK production companies. Staff ENG crews, sound recordists, gaffers and field producers in 50+ US cities. Day rates in USD — invoiced directly, no US entity required.
Book a US Crew NowStandard English booking form — no language switch needed. For urgent enquiries, ring us directly: +1 (843) 884-6222.
How Booking Works
Submit your brief — shoot date, city, roles and format. Takes under 3 minutes.
We confirm availability within 2 hours on US weekdays (afternoon/evening UK time).
You receive a detailed deal memo with crew profiles, day rates in USD, and payment terms.
Crew arrives on shoot day fully equipped and ready. W-2 employees — no contractor surprises.
What UK Producers Need to Know
Day Rates & Invoicing
All rates are quoted in USD. Current day rates: camera operators $650–$1,400, Directors of Photography $900–$2,400, sound recordists $600–$1,200. We invoice directly — SWIFT bank transfer and ACH both accepted. No US company registration required on your end.
IATSE Union Crew
BBC and ITV productions are often signatories to union agreements that require IATSE-affiliated crew in the US. Assignment Desk can supply both union and non-union crew — specify your requirement at enquiry time and we will confirm accordingly.
Time Zone Considerations
Our team is on US Eastern Time (EST, UTC-5 / EDT UTC-4 in summer). UK producers emailing before noon GMT will typically receive a same-business-day response. For urgent shoot requests, ring us — our team starts early.
Lead Times
Standard bookings: 48–72 hours minimum. Rush / same-day bookings available in major markets (New York, Washington D.C., Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami) with a surcharge. Multi-city and extended assignments: 1–2 weeks preferred.
Prefer to Ring Us?
We take bookings by phone. US office hours (Eastern Time): Monday–Friday, 09:00–18:00 EST — that is 14:00–23:00 GMT (15:00–00:00 BST in summer).
+1 (843) 884-6222