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)

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.