About the role

The Audio Operator will be responsible for operating, monitoring, and ensuring the highest-quality audio experience across all SportyNet productions—including live shows, recorded programs, interviews, match broadcasts, and digital streams. This professional will work closely with production, technical operations, engineering, and on-air talent to deliver clear, balanced, and reliable audio.
The Audio Operator plays a critical role in maintaining broadcast standards, troubleshooting issues in real time, routing audio signals, and ensuring a seamless sonic environment across all platforms.

What you'll be doing

Live Audio Mixing & Studio Operation

Operate audio consoles during live shows, match broadcasts, studio recordings, and special productions
Manage microphones, IFBs, intercoms, ambient mics, music beds, playback, and SFX
Ensure proper gain structure, EQ, dynamics, and audio balance for hosts, commentators, analysts, and guests
Apply audio transitions and mixes according to the show’s rundown and production cues

Signal Routing, Setup & Technical Preparation

Set up microphones, audio monitors, IFB systems, comms, and other audio equipment required for productions
Route audio sources across consoles, patch bays, and digital/NDI systems
Conduct pre-show sound checks and rehearsals, ensuring all sources are clean and ready
Validate audio feeds for remote guests, live contributions, and external transmissions

Live Broadcast Quality & Monitoring

Monitor audio levels, loudness standards, phase alignment, and sync with video
Detect and resolve issues such as noise, distortion, feedback, dropouts, and interference
Ensure compliance with broadcast audio norms and channel sound identity
React quickly to unexpected issues during live programming

Collaboration with Production, Engineering & Design

Work with producers to interpret rundown cues, timing, and specific audio requirements
Collaborate with engineering teams to maintain audio infrastructure and troubleshoot technical issues
Align with video, graphics, and vMix teams to ensure seamless audio integration into the final broadcast output
Support digital teams with proper audio levels and routing for online streams

Field, Remote & External Productions

Assist with audio setups for field shoots, interviews, mixed zones, and remote productions when needed
Operate portable recorders, wireless systems, and field mixers
Guarantee clean capture and proper monitoring during external events

Maintenance, Organization & Workflow Optimization

Maintain audio equipment, cables, wireless systems, and inventory
Log audio issues, label sources, and organize microphone kits and accessories
Suggest improvements for audio workflows, presets, templates, and routing structures
Support documentation of audio standards and SOPs

What you'll bring

Degree or technical training in Audio Engineering, Broadcasting, Audiovisual Production, or related fields
Experience operating audio consoles in live production environments (TV, streaming, events, or sports)
Familiarity with studio, control-room, and field audio workflows
Experience working with on-air talent and managing multiple audio sources simultaneously.
Proficiency with digital audio consoles (e.g., Yamaha, Behringer, Avid, or similar)
Understanding of microphones, wireless systems, IFB, intercoms, and monitoring setups
Knowledge of audio standards: loudness, EQ, compression, routing, sync
Familiarity with NDI, Dante, SDI audio embedding/de-embedding is a strong plus
Ability to troubleshoot audio issues quickly under pressure
Intermediate English for reading technical documentation and device manuals
Strong attention to detail and excellent listening skills
Calm and composed under pressure during live broadcasts
Effective communication with technical, editorial, and production teams
Proactive, organized, and solution-oriented mindset
Ability to multitask and maintain accuracy in fast-paced environments

What's in it for you

Office in São Paulo City!
B2B Contractor Agreement
Onsite in our amazing new office

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.