Assignment Desk

Services

Assignment Desk provides W2-employed video production crews in 24+ US cities. Services include Directors of Photography, audio technicians, field producers, camera operators, and 25+ other crew roles with full equipment packages.

We are a Media Content Services Company providing every type of production crew position nationwide.

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Sports Video Crews

Sports Video Crews

Studio shows, sideline coverage, athlete features and league media days, in any market.

Interview Crews

Interview Crews

Multi-camera sit-downs for corporate, editorial and press, lit and mixed to broadcast standard.

Podcast Crews

Podcast Crews

Multi-camera crews and broadcast audio for video podcasts, on location or in studio, in any market.

Directors of Photography

Directors of Photography

Highly skilled cameramen that oversee shoot direction and manage several crew members.

Audio Technicians

Audio Technicians

Audio operators that can manage multiple sources and achieve great sound on their gear or yours.

Field Producers

Field Producers

Writers that oversee the production of a story and execute your vision on the ground.

Professional Cine Cameras

Professional Cine Cameras

Arri Alexa, Red Epic, Red Dragon, Red Scarlet and more.

Grips/Gaffers

Grips/Gaffers

Sturdy hands that help arrange and move equipment to assist the cameraman.

Two Person Camera Crew

Two Person Camera Crew

Knowledgeable cameraman with a good eye, and an audio operator that can manage multiple audio sources.

Makeup Artists

Makeup Artists

Trained make-up professionals that prepare talent for broadcast productions.

Production Assistants

Production Assistants

Quick on their feet when handling duties around the set and assisting the crew with production needs.

Still Photographers

Still Photographers

Non-video photographer that takes stylized digital production photographs.

Camera Operators

Camera Operators

Trained cameraman that uses the client's equipment.

Teleprompter Operators

Teleprompter Operators

Uploads scripts to a computer that's reflected near a camera lens so talent can easily deliver their message.

Staffing

Staffing

The selection and training of individuals for a specific job title.

Payroll

Payroll

The total compensation a company must pay its employees for a set period of time.

Drone

Drone

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) that capture footage from the air.

Editors

Editors

Crew that manipulates and rearranges video footage to create a new work. Can be done live or post-production.

Frequently Asked Questions

What crew roles do you staff?

Assignment Desk staffs 25+ video production roles including Directors of Photography, Camera Operators, Audio Technicians, Gaffers, Grips, Teleprompter Operators, Drone Operators, Production Assistants, Makeup Artists, Still Photographers, Field Producers, Video Editors, Jib Operators, Steadicam Operators, and more.

Do you provide equipment?

Yes. All staff Directors of Photography come equipped with full professional camera, lighting, and audio packages.

How quickly can you book a crew?

Assignment Desk can often arrange same-day crew bookings thanks to 20+ full-time staff DPs based in major US cities.

Are your crew members W2 employees or 1099 contractors?

All Assignment Desk crew are W2 employees — not 1099 contractors. This provides clients with full liability protection, workers' compensation coverage, and eliminates the risk of worker misclassification.

What cities do you cover?

We have staff crew in 24+ cities including Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, Nashville, New York City, Phoenix, San Francisco, Seattle, Washington DC, and more.

Need a crew for your project?

Fill out our booking form and we'll match you with the perfect team.

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