Audio Operator

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 • 30 days of paid annual leave plus public holidays • Clude Saúde (preventive healthcare benefit) • SESC full membership • Life insurance • Meal/Food vouchers • Transportation allowance • TotalPass gym membership • Employee referral bonus program • Flash bonus recognition program 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.