Camera Crew Jobs & Production Careers
Assignment Desk is hiring Directors of Photography, Production Coordinators, and DP Apprentices across 24+ US markets. We are a nationwide staff crew company — not a freelance marketplace. Real jobs, real equipment, real careers.
Why Work at Assignment Desk?
Staff Positions (W-2)
Real employment with benefits — not freelance gig work. Steady schedules and reliable income.
Equipment Provided
Full camera packages including Sony FX9, wireless audio, LED lighting, and grip gear — no personal investment required.
24+ US Markets
Nationwide opportunities from New York to Los Angeles, Charleston to Chicago, and everywhere in between.
Career Growth
Clear pipeline from apprentice to DP to Senior DP. We promote from within and invest in our people.
Elite Clients
Shoot for ESPN, HGTV, CNN, NFL Network, HBO, Discovery, and Fortune 500 companies every week.
Team Culture
Join a tight-knit crew that lives by our motto: "Do Whatever It Takes." Charleston HQ, nationwide family.
Current Openings
We are actively hiring across our 24+ markets nationwide. Check back regularly for new positions.
Director of Photography — Los Angeles
Join our team of elite DPs shooting for ESPN, HGTV, CNN, NFL Network, HBO, and other major networks in the Los Angeles market. Full equipment package provided including Sony FX9, wireless audio, and lighting kits.
Director of Photography — Burlington, Vermont
Join our team of elite DPs shooting for ESPN, HGTV, CNN, NFL Network, and other major networks in the Burlington, Vermont market. Full equipment package provided including Sony FX9, wireless audio, and lighting kits.
Director of Photography — Atlanta, Georgia
Join our team of elite DPs shooting for ESPN, HGTV, CNN, NFL Network, HBO, and other major networks in the Atlanta market. Full equipment package provided including Sony FX9, wireless audio, and lighting kits.
Production Coordinator
Coordinate 2,500+ shoots per year across all 24+ markets. Fast-paced, team-oriented environment at our Mount Pleasant headquarters with real growth opportunities.
DP Apprentice — Cinematography Apprenticeship Program
Our federally accredited 12-month apprenticeship develops camera operators into skilled cinematographers. Learn from industry veterans while shooting real productions for major clients from day one.
Federally Accredited DP Apprenticeship Program
Our 12-month federally accredited apprenticeship program develops camera operators into skilled cinematographers. Apprentices are paired with senior staff DPs and work on real productions for clients including ESPN, CNN, HGTV, and NFL Network from day one.
12 Months
Full-time, hands-on training with senior DPs
Federally Accredited
Official certification recognized nationwide
Real Productions
Shoot for ESPN, CNN, HGTV & more from day one
Life at Assignment Desk
Headquartered in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, Assignment Desk is a team-oriented company built on one simple motto: “Do Whatever It Takes.” Our crew members are not freelancers — they are full-time staff who train together, grow together, and deliver for the biggest names in media every single day. Whether you are a seasoned DP or just starting your career behind the camera, you will find a home here.
Want to know more about who we are? Meet our leadership team or browse our staff crews across the country.
Questions about careers, our apprenticeship program, or life at Assignment Desk? Contact us for more details or email us directly at crew@assignmentdesk.com.