Assignment Desk supplies ENG, documentary, and multi-camera broadcast crews across 50 US cities for international news bureaus, documentary teams, and broadcast magazine programmes. Whether you need a one-person ENG operator for a breaking news story in Atlanta, a two-camera interview setup in New York, or a documentary team tracking across three US cities, we have the crew, the cameras, and the broadcast experience to deliver to your editorial standards.
Single camera, single-operator or with audio. Reporter-led. Fast setup and breakdown — designed for news, interviews, and fast-turnaround documentary.
Best for: Daily news, press conferences, news features, vox pops
Cameras: Sony FX9, Sony FX3
DP plus camera operator or audio. Longer format shooting with more considered framing and lighting. Suitable for documentary series, news magazine programs, and investigative formats.
Best for: Documentary series, news magazine shows, current affairs
Cameras: Sony FX9, ARRI AMIRA
Two or more synchronized cameras for live events, panel discussions, interviews, and studio-style coverage. Requires advance coordination for syncing and switching.
Best for: Panel events, live coverage, studio-style interviews, awards
Cameras: Sony FX9 (multiple), broadcast-grade lenses
Drone/aerial, underwater, and camera-stabilised rigs (Steadicam, gimbal) are available through our specialist partners. These are quoted and coordinated separately.
Best for: Aerial establishing shots, underwater sequences, moving stabilised shots
Cameras: DJI Inspire / Mavic, RED / ARRI for aerial
BBC, ITV, CBC, NHK, and other international broadcast organisations often maintain US bureaus in New York and Washington DC — but major stories break across the entire country. When your bureau crew is on another story, or when you need coverage in Atlanta, Chicago, Miami, or any market outside your permanent footprint, Assignment Desk is your on-call US crew supplier.
We support bureau workflow through standing accounts — a pre-agreed rate card, known contacts at both ends, and a booking process that your bureau team can trigger in minutes. Many of our international network clients have booked us dozens of times for exactly this kind of burst capacity.
If your network does not already have a standing account with Assignment Desk, a single call establishes the relationship. We can have you crewed in any major US market within 24 hours.
All Assignment Desk broadcast crews carry professional broadcast equipment as standard. The specific package depends on the crew member and market, but the baseline for broadcast work is:
Confirm specific equipment requirements when booking. Availability of specific camera bodies and lens packages varies by market.
ENG, documentary, and multi-camera crews in 50 US markets. Same-day quotes. USD invoicing. International bureau accounts welcome.