Hire a Production Assistant in Washington, DC
At a Glance
Assignment Desk provides professional production assistant services in Washington, DC. Our production assistants come fully equipped with Walkies and earpieces, Gaffer tape and expendables, Equipment carts and operate on standard 10-hour production days. Available for corporate, broadcast, commercial, and live event productions. Book today for immediate availability.
What Does a Production Assistant Do?
A Production Assistant (PA) provides essential on-set support, handling everything from equipment loading to talent coordination and location management. They keep the production running smoothly by anticipating crew needs, managing gear, and solving logistical problems before they become delays.
Standard Equipment
Common Shoot Scenarios
- Film and TV sets
- Commercial productions
- Live events
- Multi-day shoots
- Location scouts
Video Production in Washington, DC
Washington, DC is the political and policy capital of the world, generating constant demand for broadcast news, government communications, advocacy, and association event video production.
DC's production market is uniquely driven by government, lobbying, and association sectors. The National Mall, Capitol Hill, K Street, and Georgetown provide immediately recognizable backdrops. Crew must often navigate security protocols and government building access requirements.
- Political capital: White House, Capitol Hill, K Street lobbying corridor
- Association headquarters: thousands of national associations and nonprofits
- Broadcast news hub: CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, C-SPAN, PBS all have DC bureaus
- Government and military video production — Pentagon, State Department, agencies
Production Assistant Crew in Washington, DC
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Production Guidelines in Washington
Standard Day Rate: All production assistant bookings in Washington are based on a 10-hour production day, which includes setup, shooting, and wrap time.
Overtime: Hours beyond the standard 10-hour day are billed at time-and-a-half. We recommend building buffer time into your schedule for complex productions.
Local Radius: The local production zone covers a 30-mile radius from downtown Washington (509 Quince Orchard Rd #123). Locations outside this zone may include travel time and mileage charges.
Equipment: All crew arrive with their standard equipment package. Custom gear requests (specialty lenses, additional lighting, etc.) can be arranged with advance notice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do DC crews handle government and military shoots?
Yes, many of our DC-area crew members have extensive experience with government productions, including security clearance protocols, government building access, and military base shoots. We can source crew with existing clearances when needed.
Can DC crews cover Northern Virginia and Maryland?
Yes, our DC crews cover the entire DMV region: Arlington, Alexandria, Tysons Corner, Reston (VA), Bethesda, Rockville, and College Park (MD). The Pentagon, NIH, and USDA facilities are all within our standard radius.
How much does a production assistant cost in Washington, DC?
Production Assistant rates in Washington vary based on project scope, equipment needs, and shoot duration. Assignment Desk offers competitive day rates on a standard 10-hour production day. Contact us at 312-464-8600 or visit our booking page for a custom quote.
What equipment does a production assistant bring to a shoot?
Our production assistant professionals in Washington typically arrive with Walkies and earpieces, Gaffer tape and expendables, Equipment carts, Craft services supplies, Parking cones, Clipboards and paperwork. Equipment packages can be customized based on your production requirements.
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