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About the role

The Image Direction Specialist is responsible for executing real-time switching and on-air control within SportyNet’s digital television environment. This professional works inside the channel’s switcher/control room, ensuring seamless transitions, correct execution of breaks, insertion of graphics and promos, and maintaining the integrity of the broadcast signal.

Acting as a key link between Production, MCR, Engineering, and Programming, the Switcher Room Operator ensures that every on-air output matches the channel’s technical, editorial, and timing requirements.

What you'll be doing

Live Switching & On-Air Execution

• Operate switcher/control room systems during live shows, continuity blocks, replays, and special broadcasts



• Execute transitions, cuts, wipes, and on-air graphic elements according to the rundown or control-room cues



• Trigger commercial breaks, promos, channel IDs, and sponsored content at precise timing



• Follow instructions from directors, producers, and technical supervisors during live broadcasts

Technical Signal Monitoring & On-Air Quality Control

• Monitor outgoing program feed for video quality, audio consistency, sync, and timing accuracy



• Identify and respond quickly to black frames, freeze frames, audio drops, misfires, or graphic errors



• Ensure redundancy paths and backup signals are ready and functional



• Run pre-show checks to verify all on-air elements (graphics, feeds, VTs, transitions)
  
  
  
  
  

Coordination with MCR, Production & Editorial Teams

• Maintain constant communication with MCR for playlist execution, timing conflicts, and late changes



• Work with Production to ensure all assets (VTs, promos, lower-thirds, bugs) are ready and loaded



• Collaborate with Programming to confirm break timing, revised schedules, and last-minute adjustments



• Support the editorial team during breaking news or unexpected content switches
  
  
  
  
  

Switcher Room Setup & Technical Preparation

• Prepare sources, inputs, keyers, DSKs, and macros required for each show or continuity block



• Verify routing of cameras, vMix sources, graphic systems, server outputs, and remote feeds



• Load and confirm correct graphic templates, transitions, and overlays



• Coordinate with Engineering for switcher updates, troubleshooting, and configuration checks
  
  
  
  
  

Commercial & Promo Insertions

• Execute commercial breaks with accurate timing, following programming logs and MCR instructions



• Ensure promos, branded moments, sponsorships, and bumpers fire correctly and completely



• Report any misfires or discrepancies to MCR and Programming
  
  
  
  
  

Workflow Documentation & Operational Discipline

• Maintain detailed logs of on-air issues, operator actions, and technical alerts



• Follow SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) for switcher room operation



• Ensure clean and organized operation stations, routing sheets, and control interfaces



• Participate in rehearsals, pilots, and simulations for new shows or technical upgrades

What you'll bring

• Degree or technical training in Broadcasting, Audiovisual Production, Media Engineering, or related fields



• Experience operating switcher/control room systems in TV, live production, or digital broadcast



• Familiarity with studio control rooms, MCR environments, and broadcast workflows



• Experience with live sports broadcasts is a strong advantage



• Proficiency with broadcast switchers and control-room automation systems



• Understanding of signal routing, SDI/IP workflows, multiviewers, and video server operations



• Knowledge of audio/video standards, color, sync, and on-air timing



• Familiarity with graphic systems (CG, overlays, bugs, lower-thirds)



• Ability to troubleshoot under pressure and respond to live broadcast incidents



• Intermediate English for documentation and communication with vendors

What's in it for you

• We have an office in São Paulo City!



• A competitive salary + performance based bonuses every quarter



• 30 days paid annual leave



• Brazilian employment contract



• Referral bonuses



• Top of the line equipment



• Public transportation vouchers



• Food vouchers



• Life insurance



• TotalPass (gym allowance)



• Clude (preventative healthcare)

If you're interested, we encourage you to apply! Every application is reviewed by a member of our team (AI is not used in our recruitment process), and we aim to respond within 48 hours.