Staffing — Professional Video Production Services
Full-service crew staffing for any production
At a Glance
Assignment Desk provides professional staffing in 24+ US cities. All crew are W2 employees with full equipment packages, workers' compensation coverage, and same-day availability. Book staffing for corporate, broadcast, documentary, sports, and commercial video productions nationwide.
About This Service
Assignment Desk Staffing services provide production companies, agencies, networks, and corporate clients with fully vetted, W2-employed video production crew members across 25+ specialized roles. We are not a freelance marketplace — we are a professional staffing company that hires, trains, manages, and insures every crew member we place on your production.
Our staffing model solves the biggest headaches in production crewing: worker misclassification risk, inconsistent quality, no-shows, insurance gaps, and payroll complexity. Every crew member booked through Assignment Desk is a W2 employee with workers' compensation coverage, general liability insurance, and professional equipment. We handle all employment paperwork, tax withholding, and compliance so you can focus on your production.
Whether you need a single camera operator for a half-day corporate interview or a 20-person crew for a multi-week production series, Assignment Desk scales to your needs across all 24 markets. Our production coordinators are available to help you build the perfect crew package for any project, any budget, and any timeline.
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Available in 24 Markets
Book staffing in any of our nationwide markets. Click a city to learn more about our local crew and services.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is Assignment Desk staffing different from a freelance marketplace?
Assignment Desk is an employer — not a marketplace. Every crew member is a W2 employee with workers' compensation coverage, general liability insurance, and professional vetting. Freelance marketplaces connect you with independent contractors, leaving you responsible for insurance, tax compliance, and quality control.
What crew roles can you staff?
We staff 25+ 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, Video Engineers, Technical Directors, and more.
How quickly can you fill a crew request?
Assignment Desk can often fill same-day crew requests thanks to 20+ full-time staff DPs and a nationwide network of vetted crew in every major market. For planned productions, we recommend booking at least 48-72 hours in advance for the best crew match.
Do you handle payroll and insurance for crew?
Yes. All Assignment Desk crew are W2 employees. We handle payroll, tax withholding, workers' compensation, general liability insurance, and all employment compliance. You receive a single invoice — no 1099 paperwork, no insurance gaps, no misclassification risk.
Can you staff crew in multiple cities for a production tour?
Absolutely. Assignment Desk specializes in nationwide production staffing. We regularly crew multi-city production tours, series shoots, and distributed content campaigns — coordinating local crew in each market while maintaining consistent quality and a single point of contact for booking.
See how our staffing teams deliver on real productions. Read Production Stories →