Senior vMix Operator

About the job:

The Senior vMix Operator position will be responsible for leading the operation, configuration, and execution of all productions carried out with vMix in SportyNet's live and recorded environments. This professional plays an essential role in switching operation, implementation and integration of graphics, audio/video routing, remote contributions, and ensuring technical performance during live programs, match broadcasts, interviews, and special content. You will work in an integrated manner with the production, editorial, engineering, design, and talent teams to deliver stable, refined, and visually impactful broadcasts.

What you will do:

• Lead real-time vMix operation for live programs, match broadcasts, interviews, and digital streams.
• Configure and manage inputs, layers, triggers, shortcuts, overlays, and dynamic graphics.
• Ensure smooth transitions, execution of VTs, lower-thirds, scorebugs, and graphic integration.
• Operate multiple cameras, remote guests, and various media assets with precision.

System Configuration & Technical Preparation

• Prepare sessions, templates, and graphic packages in vMix before each production.
• Configure audio workflows, mix-minus, buses, routing, and sync adjustments.
• Manage NDI sources, capture cards, encoders, and contribution protocols (SRT, RTMP, WebRTC).
• Work with engineering to validate hardware, network stability, and redundancies.

Remote Guest Management & Multiple Sources

• Operate remote calls (vMix Call or equivalent solutions) with commentators, analysts, presenters, and guests.
• Ensure clean audio, adequate latency, connection stability, and visual balance.
• Resolve connectivity and quality issues in real-time during the broadcast.

Collaboration with Editorial, Production & Design

• Work with producers to understand the rundown, block flow, and editorial needs.
• Integrate graphics, animations, overlays, and packages created by the design team.
• Coordinate with MCR and technical operations for the delivery and alignment of assets and playlists.
• Execute commercial inserts, sponsored content, and activations according to the schedule.

Quality Control & Broadcast Standards

• Monitor audio and video levels, color balance, encoding quality, and signal integrity.
• Ensure compliance with technical standards and the channel's visual identity.
• Act quickly to solve problems during live broadcasts.
• Conduct preliminary tests, rehearsals, and validations before the start of each production.

Workflow Optimization & Technical Leadership

• Develop and maintain workflows, presets, templates, and operational guides for vMix.
• Propose improvements for efficiency, stability, and creativity.
• Train junior operators and contribute to the technical development of the team.
• Work with engineering on upgrades, testing new equipment/software, and process innovation.

What we are looking for:

• Degree in Audiovisual Production, Radio and TV, Broadcast Technology, or related fields.
• Extensive experience in vMix operation in professional live broadcast environments.
• Experience in sports broadcasting is a relevant differentiator.
• Experience with multiple sources, remote guests, and complex real-time productions.
• Advanced mastery of vMix (switching, graphics, replay, audio routing, templates).
• Knowledge of technical audio/video standards, codecs, sync, and streaming formats.
• Strong experience with NDI, SRT, RTMP, and IP video workflows.
• Familiarity with encoders, capture cards, cloud workflows, and remote contribution systems.
• Ability for rapid troubleshooting in high-pressure situations.
• Intermediate English for technical documentation and communication.

Even better if you have:

• High level of focus, precision, and attention during live broadcasts.
• Excellent communication with technical, editorial, and production teams.
• Ability to work under pressure and make fast, safe decisions.
• Proactivity, solution-oriented thinking, and a collaborative spirit.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maximum broadcast quality.

What we offer:

• Clude Saúde (preventive health benefit)
• Life insurance
• Meal/food vouchers
• Transportation allowance
• TotalPass
• Employee referral bonus program
• Performance recognition program
• SESC with full access