DTV

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)